The greatest, strangest live reality show never filmed

A taste of life inside the most entertaining WhatsApp group in Andalucía, where mules, midnight patrols and the great paella war grip our hillside community like a Spanish soap opera…

The unexpected dating adventures of Paco, my 76-year-old neighbour

One of the true joys of living in Andalucía is the neighbours. Our Spanish neighbours, who treat us like family. And like most families, it’s mostly fun - with the occasional moment of complete and utter chaos…

Why we might not be allowed back on the slopes

When we moved to sunny Spain, I thought our skiing days were over. But as the slopes of Sierra Nevada are a mere hour’s drive away, I was wrong. Or was I?

Sun, surf and a kitesurfer called Mario

This summer, to escape the searing heat, we headed to Tarifa. At Europe’s most southernmost point, where the waters of the Mediterranean meet the cooler waters of the Atlantic, Tarifa is simply stunning - steeped in history but with a chilled, bohemian vibe…

When an Englishman, a Cabbage and a Spanish Market collide

Living abroad isn’t always the sun-drenched dream people imagine - particularly when your biggest source of embarrassment turns out to be some of your fellow countrymen, who call Spain home too…

Life is certainly never dull here in Spain

Last month we moved to a country villa near Frigilianna, a beautiful white washed village just 5 minutes from the sea. Perfect I thought. What I hadn’t bargained for was the unexpected drama…

When a seven-course tasting menu leaves you starving and searching for Spanish tapas

I do like my food. And on a par with my wine intake, I need lots of it. Several times a day. So, when our friends suggested a long weekend in Granada, one of Andalucia’s most beautiful of cities and well known for its great food, I was in…

Why everyone seems desperate to be pulled over by the Policia

There are many things I love about living in Spain. The weather. The food. The cava. However, Driving is definitely not one of them…