Writing
July 30, 2019
The latests posts on writing, procrastinating, obsessive editing and other writerly topics. … More Writing
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Travel
July 14, 2019
The Travel section includes articles written from the road, trips in Spain and adventures from around the world. … More Travel
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
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.
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
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
Guide to greetings in Spain
January 15, 2018
Greetings. They should be simple. And if you know what is socially expected in a culture, they are. But when you come from somewhere else, meeting people for the first time can become awkward and uncomfortable. … More Guide to greetings in Spain
Opening the doors to Christmas
December 10, 2017
Parties, presents, preparations, people… We all busy ourselves with so many activities at this time of year! Somehow December flies by and suddenly it’s almost Christmas. … More Opening the doors to Christmas
