What to Expect at a Travel Trade Fair

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 11:38 pmWe recently attended the largest travel trade fair in Spain, FITUR in Madrid. It was an interesting event, but naturally better suited for Spanish speakers or those working specifically in the travel industry in Spain. The event was a great excuse to visit Madrid though. Especially since…

Renting Tips for Europe

Last updated on March 23rd, 2019 at 01:53 amFinding an apartment in your own city can be a nightmare, let alone a foreign country! But if you’ve decided to take the plunge and move abroad here are some renting tips for Europe, particularly particularly if you’re planning a move to the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, the…

Hotel Simon, a Great Central Stay in Seville, Spain

Last updated on December 12th, 2022 at 05:44 pmWhere to stay in a city can be difficult to decide. Cost, location and cleanliness (no bed bugs please!!) are important considerations. We were recently looking for a hotel recommendation in Seville, Spain, and the splendid Hotel Simon was recommended to us by a colleague. We probably would…

The Queen of Chorizo Sandwiches in Andalusia, Spain

Last updated on December 15th, 2013 at 02:38 pmI went through many pretenders to get here, to the moment where I would sink my teeth into the most succulent chorizo I’d ever encountered. Many had previously let me down- certainly anything wrapped in plastic on a grocery store shelf was reliably sure to disappoint. I…