I had spent the last few months in a love-hate relationship with my sofa, in which this marvelous piece of furniture provided all the comfort and rest I needed, yet also acted as jailor, confining me to my own apartment for far longer than even my introverted, home-loving self cared to. … More A year in review: the endeavours that come from stillness
Walking along the banks of the Guadalquivir on a sunny Tuesday morning I tried to persuade myself to stay. … More I don’t know how to say goodbye
Starting in Ferrol, the English Way is one of the shortest routes and far less travelled than the popular French one. … More Walking St. James’ Way (for the second time)
February 28th is Andalucía Day. In the run up to it, everyone is talking about what makes the region unique. … More Celebrating Andalucía: recent depictions of the Spanish south in advertising
It has been over a week since I last left the house. On Saturday 14th of March 2020, the Spanish government declared a ‘state of emergency’ and since then everyone has had to stay home. You may think this is terrible, extreme or unnecesary. Let me tell you it is not. This is why. News … More Stay home: life in Spain during the covid-19 outbreak
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
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
What is a guiri? And how to know if you are one. … More Being “guiri” in a city that feels like home
The Spanish Berry 