I recently tried using Lycamobile for the first time and had some problems. First, I had difficulties getting the data to work after I installed the SIM card. Then I had more problems with the Lycamobile data when I started roaming. I’m not impressed. I have a Vodafone SIM...
How to Find the Cheapest Way to Travel from Seville to Bordeaux
The fact that you’ve landed on this page suggests you’re probably searching for the cheapest way to travel from Seville to Bordeaux. Unfortunately, there is no one answer that fits all. The cheapest way to travel from Seville to Bordeaux varies from one day to the next. Nothing is...
Sendero Rio de la Miel: How to Find It and What to Expect
Sendero Rio de la Miel is a popular hiking route in Algeciras, Spain. In Spanish, Rio de la Miel means River of Honey. Sendero means path. I have no idea what the link is between the river and honey, but it is a nice route to walk. The Sendero...
How to Avoid Paying ATM Withdrawal Fees While Visiting Spain
It’s possible to avoid paying ATM withdrawal fees in Spain but you need to be very careful about which machines you use. Although some banks in Spain don’t charge any ATM fees at all, many of them do and the charges involved can be as high as €5 per...
How to Travel Between Seville and Algeciras (What You Need to Know)
I’m writing this blog post to help people who are looking for the best way to travel from Seville to Algeciras via public transport. The information should also be useful for anyone who wants to travel from Algeciras to Seville. In September I made the journey from Seville to...
The Best Way Vs. the Cheapest Way to Travel From Madrid to Seville (Train Vs.Bus)
If you need to travel from Madrid to Seville, the train is probably the best way to go. The other option is to travel by bus. If you choose your company carefully the bus will undoubtedly be the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Seville. However, making the...
Airbnb Experiences & Activites: Here’s My Opinion and What I Do Instead
Airbnb used to concentrate on linking up accommodation providers with people who need a place to stay. These days Airbnb is actively pushing Airbnb Experiences and Activities as well. The Airbnb website describes its local experiences like this: “Airbnb Experiences are activities designed and led by inspiring locals. They...
Buying Painkillers in Spain: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Buying painkillers in Spain is more expensive than it is in many other countries in Europe. The same can be said for Italy. If you want to buy painkillers over-the-counter you can’t just pop down to the local supermarket and pick up a box of ibuprofen or paracetamol. When...
Why the Bus Is the Best Way to Travel between Madrid and Guadalajara
The bus is easily the best way to travel between Madrid and Guadalajara. Travelling by train is also an option, but there’s a huge difference in price. Travelling on the bus will only cost you €3.34 each way and you can buy a return ticket for €6.35. If you...
I Ate My First Calamari Sandwich in Madrid
A calamari sandwich (bocadillo de calamares) is a fried squid sandwich you can buy in Spain and is especially popular in Madrid. It’s actually just pieces of battered squid that have been fried and placed in a bread bun. You normally get some mayonnaise with it, but nothing else....