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Our First Post-COVID Trip: Journey to the Lush, Green and Wet Mountains
If you are not so much into history but are more of a nature lover, we’ve got you covered as well! You could spend a morning of afternoon (at least 3 hours) in the monastery and the cathedral and before or after you could drive around in the Sierra de la Demanda.(mountain range to the … Continue reading “Our First Post-COVID Trip: Journey to the Lush, Green and Wet Mountains”
Our First Post-COVID Trip: Roaming in the Land of El Cid
I had some health problems and needed rest, which is the main reason for my absence. I’m still catching up with reading and liking and writing, so bear with me! Our first trip since the pandemic took us to the north of Spain, not far from Burgos, in a small place called Castrillo de Val. … Continue reading “Our First Post-COVID Trip: Roaming in the Land of El Cid”
3 Years in Spain: Embracing Change
Indeed, today is a special day, exactly 3 years ago we arrived in Spain, eager to start a better life. One of the main reasons for leaving Belgium was to be as far away as possible from the toxic people in my life. The people who had made my life a living hell were my … Continue reading “3 Years in Spain: Embracing Change”
My Birthday 2021: Lobster With A Joke
A little reminder of what my birthday looked like last year. Quite an odd birthday. In the beginning of this year, we had decided that this year things would be different and that my birthday would also be the beginning of our first post-COVID trip. So, we waited patiently. But in the beginning of May, … Continue reading “My Birthday 2021: Lobster With A Joke”
Car trip: Of Mountains and Castles
A wise man once said “In these hot summers, the best place to be is in our air-conditioned car”. That wise man is the Viking, and he said it just before we left on this trip. This itinerary will bring you to some of the best locations in the provinces of Granada and Jaen. You … Continue reading “Car trip: Of Mountains and Castles”
A Movie Location in the Heart of Brussels
This is not a movie location in the classic sense of the word, a location where a movie crew made a movie. Rather, this is a place that briefly pops up in an animated movie. The film I am referring to is The Adventures of Tintin and the location is the Brussels Flea Market. In … Continue reading “A Movie Location in the Heart of Brussels”
How To Taste Wine in Moldova
Prior to our wine adventures in Moldova, we had gathered wine tasting experience mainly in Germany, where things are pretty straightforward. You enter a winery, you have a look around, then ask the owner(s) if you can taste some wine, and you look as serious as possible during the whole procedure. Finally, you buy some … Continue reading “How To Taste Wine in Moldova”
Travel Plans for 2021
Now that we are getting our freedom back, we can finally reveal our travel plans for this year. Here we go! Some days in the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata Remember this? This time we are not going to restrict ourselves to just one day of exploring this huge area. And we will be … Continue reading “Travel Plans for 2021”
How To Spend A Weekend in Ronda
We usually stay away from touristic places – because of my ASD, I don’t like to be surrounded by masses of people – but not visiting an interesting and picturesque town such as Ronda is a sin. Besides, in a weekend you can easily see all of its attractions. Don’t do like we did: we … Continue reading “How To Spend A Weekend in Ronda”
Why You Really Should Spend Your Next Summer Holiday in Granada
The province of Granada has it all: there are mountains and the coast. And the Capital has got one of the few Muslim palaces in the whole of Europe. But there is so much more. Let us show you some of our favorite places in Granada at the most beautiful moment of the day: sunset. … Continue reading “Why You Really Should Spend Your Next Summer Holiday in Granada”
Travel advice for people dealing with anxiety
Travel is a source of joy for most people, but for people like myself on the spectrum it can lead to (severe) anxiety. The world can be an overwhelming place for us aspies and our daily routines can help us to calm down. Last year, after the first lockdown I was eager to travel again, … Continue reading “Travel advice for people dealing with anxiety”
Discover the Charm and the Wines of Cómpeta
When we still lived in Torrox, we regularly visited Cómpeta, a very picturesque wine village in the province of Malaga. Don’t you just love these narrow streets with abundant plants and flowers? The best thing to do is to orientate yourself toward the church: In the bard and restaurants you can taste Cómpeta’s sweet wines. … Continue reading “Discover the Charm and the Wines of Cómpeta”
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