Culture
July 14, 2019
The Culture section covers topics related to International living, Spanish Culture, being a guiri in Seville and TCK life. … More Culture
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Why walking over 100km to Santiago de Compostela was worth every step
May 9, 2019
I walked over 100 Km to Santiago de Compostela and I’d do it again. … More Why walking over 100km to Santiago de Compostela was worth every step
Don’t order paella in Seville. Try this instead.
February 17, 2019
Paella. That delicious traditional Spanish rice dish, the one thing you must order when you are visiting Spain, right? Well…not really. … More Don’t order paella in Seville. Try this instead.
Marie Kondo and the Spanish Home
February 13, 2019
Growing up in Spain I always marveled at how spotless Spanish homes were. So is the konmari method really necessary here? … More Marie Kondo and the Spanish Home
The Last Kingdom and the TCK
September 12, 2018
The mixed identity, the culture clashes, the divided loyalties are all clear signs of a TCK. These themes emerge over and over in this series and are perhaps one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. … More The Last Kingdom and the TCK
Tango in Sevilla
June 27, 2018
“Maybe you’d be good at tango” I found myself thinking. The other half of my brain was apprehensive. … More Tango in Sevilla
‘Adulting’ in Spain
June 16, 2018
There comes a moment in every young person’s life when they start eyeing the dreaded kids table warily. … More ‘Adulting’ in Spain
Butano: or how to get your gas bottle delivered to your door in Seville.
April 21, 2018
“Butaaaaanoooo!”
The call comes drifting down the street and up to my window, pulling me from slumber. … More Butano: or how to get your gas bottle delivered to your door in Seville.
Polka dots, paisley and olé! Feria time in Seville.
April 19, 2018
I step through the double doors and my attention is quickly placed on the vast array of coloured fabric in front of me. It covers table after table with patterns and textures, the walls hidden behind drapes in every imaginable tone. I take a step to the side to avoid a lady who is reaching … More Polka dots, paisley and olé! Feria time in Seville.
To be a woman
March 8, 2018
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Seville … More To be a woman
