Although it’s towards the end of March, the start of Daylight Saving Time marks the beginning of Spring for me. Yet, to my surprise, when I glanced out the window this morning, snowflakes were on the ground. Although the snow is lovely, it seems out of place at this time of year. I checked the […]
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Happy New Year! First Day of 2023
Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year and may 2023 offer the world the peace and harmony we so much need. Personally, I’m looking forward to having the best of health and to returning to the activities we enjoy, such as travelling and seeing more of the world. Cheers to a new year of adventures and […]
Happy World Book Day!
I learned about World Book Day after my husband, and I have seen the giant book sculpture in Barcelona. We just discovered it while enjoying the view of a round-about fountain changing its colours that made the night beautiful. I think it’s one of the most unusual statues I have ever seen. It’s also interesting […]
Some Basque Pintxos We Tried
I tried to consider the differences between tapas and pintxos, but I couldn’t think of any. They look similar to me, and even the way they’re prepared. Pintxo or Pincho is a small snack, typical in northern Spain, like tapas. My husband and I love tapas especially when it has jamón on it. We usually […]
What’s Winter Break Without Snow
February is supposed to be the coldest month here, but unfortunately, we have a bit warmer weather this time. Gothenburg (Göteborg) is on the west coast, so winter is a tad more generous than in the north. If we are in the northern part of the country, it will be a different story. But winter […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Travel By Motorcycle
Travelling the world is a dream that many people have. When people picture it, they usually envision getting on a plane and jetting off. That’s not the only way to travel, however. You could also do so by motorcycle. You might be surprised by how enjoyable this can be. While it isn’t the most popular […]
