No! I’m not going to rent a German Dungeon and live in it for a month. Absolutely not. The idea does not appeal to me at all but I was amazed when I realized it’s an option being offered on Airbnb. At the moment, I’m renting a room above...
When I Go Walking I’m Sometimes Surprised by the Things I Find
I’ve been in France for around two weeks now and most of the days have been cloudy and grey. There’s been a lot of rain. The weather here is very different for the weather I got used to enjoying in Spain. There have been a few nice days though....
Tell Me Why I Don’t Like Mondays (In France)
To say I don’t like Mondays in France would be somewhat overstating the fact. I gave this blog post its “Tell Me Why” title because it amuses me. I love that song by the Boomtown Rats. However, Mondays in France are a little unusual for me. Where I’m living,...
You Can Buy Snails at the Supermarket! Who Knew?
I always knew people eat snails in France but, until today, I had no idea it was possible to buy snails from a French supermarket. I presumed snails were a delicacy that was only available from restaurants. The truth was revealed to me when I was examining the options...
How to Save Paper: A Simple Tactic That Saves Money Too
How to save paper? It’s not the kind of thing I usually write about on this blog but I have a paper-saving tip I would like to share. I’m not a heavy user of paper. I went paper-free with bank statements and bills a long time ago. I do...
Roaming with Lycamobile Is a Pain in the Butt!
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...