When you think of Spanish food, the first thing that generally comes to mind is paella or potato tortilla. However croquetas (especially in Andalucía) are a staple on the tapas menu, and a delicacy I was lucky to learn how to make. My adopted Spanish family invited me into the kitchen to learn how to make the best Spanish croquetas I’ve ever tasted!
Let’s face it. London is not an unknown destination. There are PLENTY of tourist guides out there, and the big sights have been featured as backdrops in plenty of advertising campaigns, movies and tv series. So it was with that in mind, we decided to see some of the non-touristy things of London when we visited family and friends for a weekend.
Travel, wanderlust, new experiences, interesting cultures and moments that will change your life. These are the kind of things that travel lovers and perpetual nomads sprout all the time, attempting to inspire you to ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ or something like that. I mean sure, if you want fulfilment and to build your own sense of self-worth, travel might be the cure. But here are 10 reasons NOT to travel to give you some balance.