The Palacio de los Olvidados in Granada, Spain, is a museum that contains a strange combination of Jewish artefacts, torture devices, and instruments of death. It’s also the venue for regular flamenco shows, which are held in the hall on the lower floor. If you want to visit the...
The Temperature in Granada Just Got Hotter
Dear Travel Diary, A week ago I was wondering if I would be able to handle it when the temperature in Granada reached 40 degrees. It’s 42 degrees now and I love it. When I stepped outside today and felt the sun hitting my body it was like a...
I Looked, but I Didn’t Touch. I Think I Found a Cuckoo Wasp!
Dear Travel Diary, I found a pretty-looking red and blue insect running up and down my window today. I didn’t get too close because I know the colour red often means danger in nature and I was worried it may bite or sting me. I did some research and...
It’s Hot in Granada and the Pharmacy Sign Confirms It
Dear Travel Diary, The weather in Granada is wonderful at the moment. This afternoon I took a break from writing, walked beside the river, and went for some beer and tapas. It was very warm. I guessed it must be more than 30°. I pulled out my phone and...
100 Montaditos: Cheap Beer and Little Sandwiches Galore
When I first went to Seville, over two years ago, I noticed an establishment called 100 Montaditos. It sold beer, so I went inside and found I could buy a large beer for only €1.50. I was aware it was possible to buy food there as well but I...
Un Día de Fiesta: Corpus Christi Celebrations in Granada
Dear Travel Diary, Yesterday was an official holiday in Spain. Like a number of other countries in the world, Spain celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi and although the 31st of May is the official holiday, the celebrations in Granada have been going on all week. There’s a big...
My First Visit to the Nevada Shopping Centre
Dear Travel Diary, It’s been a busy week. I had to write twice as many articles as normal, so I didn’t have time to do much else. Fortunately, I’d managed to get on top of things before I went to bed on Friday night, so I was able to...
Sun, Snowy Mountains, Tapas and Beer: My Granada Adventure Begins
Dear Travel Diary, This is my fifth day in Granada and, although I’ve spent many hours sitting behind my computer, I’ve managed to do a little exploring as well. So far, I like it here. In fact, I think I prefer Granada to Seville. The landscape is very beautiful,...
Karrimor Hiking Boots Review (My Opinion After 2 Years of Use)
I’m not writing this Karrimor hiking boots review after only a few weeks or months of use. It’s not a first impression. It’s my honest opinion after putting my boots through their paces for around two-and-a-half years. I had my Karrimor hiking boots for a long time and I...
On the Move Again: A Quick Visit to Faro
Dear Travel Diary, I left the Lisbon area this morning and caught the train to Faro. The journey only cost me around €21. That’s not bad for a distance thats over 200km and I had the opportunity to enjoy the scenery. There’s an old song about England’s green and...