Spain
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Sierra Nevada, Spain – The foot of the peninsula
The Sierra Nevada Mountain range in the province of Granada is 100% worth a visit. No matter who you are, if you like the outdoors, you will find what you are looking for (skiing, hiking, climbing, stargazing, etc.) The Sierra Nevada has the third highest peak in Europe, called the Mulhacen, which rises over 3,450…
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Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Spain – Abandoned estate
The Parc del Laberint d’Horta (Horta’s Labyrinth Park) is the oldest garden in the city of Barcelona. Located on a former estate, the Parc and its famous labyrinth opened to the public in 1971; residents and visitors alike have enjoyed it ever since. The Neoclassical section of the Parc has three terraced levels. 1) the lower terrace…
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Pont de Pedret (Pedret Bridge and Church of Sant Quirze), Spain – High in the mountains
Since around the 10th century, a church and bridge of some kind have stood in a secluded location near the River Llobregat near the town of Berga. Fast forward eleven centuries and today, the Pont de Pedret and the Església (Church) de Sant Quirze still stand. The Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya (Inventory of the…
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Cardona, Spain – Of Dukes and Salt Mountains
Cardona (Spain) is a well-known town in Catalonia for the Castle and the Muntanya de Sal. Muntanya de Sal (Salt Mountain) It’s most prominent feature (and the reason why it is well-known) is the Muntanya de Sal (Mountain of Salt), a rock salt mine opened under the Romans. The mine is no longer producing; you can…
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Berlin, Germany – Love it or Hate it
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Exploring Palo Alto Market, Barcelona
Yesterday (2nd June 2018) was the first time that I went to Palo Alto Market in Barcelona. Palo Alto Market describes itself as a creative market and it is filled with artisanal products, such as handmade clothing, that is open only on the weekends. Many of the products are made from recycled materials, such as plastic…
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Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Province of Granada
So I have talked about the Alhambra and Granada Capital (the city) in previous posts, but what about the province itself? Is that worth visiting at all? What about the Sierra Nevada Mountains? YES, YES, YES!!!!! Especially if you love landscapes, adventuring forth into the province is definitely one of the things that I would recommend…
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Granada, Spain – The City
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Granada, Spain – Alhambra and the Generalife
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How to become an autónomo (freelancer) in Spain
Hello everyone! I have been going through the process of becoming an autonomo (or “freelancer” in English) since I am teaching through freelance work. As anyone who has dealt with Spanish bureaucracy will know, it can be a nightmare and is very inflexible. I would like to help others navigate the treacherous waters of the Spanish…
