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Antonio’s Spanish Croquetas Recipe – The perfect guilty pleasure tapa
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...
The Non-Tourist Guide to London
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...
10 (sarcastic) reasons NOT to travel
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...
Lucifernum – Bruges’ most bizarre nightspot
If you happen to find yourself in Bruges on a Sunday evening, make your way to Lucifernum. You are in for an absolute sensory overload. What is Lucifernum?, you may ask. I actually don’t know where to begin. But, here’s my attempt at describing our journey down the...
Bruges on a Budget
The city of Bruges has to be one of my favourite cities I’ve visited in the past year. A medieval city, chocolate, canals, and a curse dating back to the 15th century – what’s not to like? Hey, you can even see the blood of Christ if you want! But before you think...
48 hours in Toledo
For anyone looking to visit a city close to Madrid, Toledo is a beautiful and ancient city that simply can’t be missed. Beautiful castles, rich history and medieval knights, Toledo deserves more than just a day trip. Here’s how you can spend 48hrs in Toledo! As I had...
The Travel-Ling Guide to Planning Travel
“Viajas más que el baúl de la Piquer", my friend once said to me. It translates to, “You travel more than the trunk of Piquer”; a Spanish saying from the 40s relating to Concha Piquer, a Spanish singer who travelled the world singing and had the country stickers all...
A winter weekend in the Sierra Nevada, Spain
Why Sierra Nevada? For the uninitiated, the Sierra Nevada mountains, just outside Granada, are home to Europe’s southern-most ski fields, boasting warm sunshine and probably the longest ski season of any resort in Europe. Oh, and only 1hr from Granada and within a two...
Molotov Jukebox – Concert Review
Not only does travelling open your eyes to beautiful and often amazing scenes, it can open your ears to wonderful sounds. My weekend in Sevilla was one of those times. I admit, I can often get caught up in mainstream radio and what it regurgitates. Often I will just...
BlaBlaCar – Hitchhiking for hipsters
Coming from Australia, getting around Spain is fairly easy due to the different options you have in terms of transport. Trains, plains and automobiles connect most cities, even small pueblos such as Pozoblanco. And if you are unable to get from point A to point B via...