Wish You Were Here: Marbella
On our way back to our hotel in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol, we stopped one afternoon at Marbella’s marina to see all the expensive boats at anchor. This luxurious resort town is known […]
Why I Will Never Camp at Pilanesberg Again
The Manyane camping ground at Pilanesberg Game Reserve is one of those places where nature gets right into your face. Or, in our case, right into your tent. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting […]
Of Castles, Memorial Bridges and Strangers in Need
Much to my delight, Fuengirola has a castle. It’s called Castillo Sohail and was conveniently located along the seaside on our walk along the Costa del Sol. Naturally, we had to climb the somewhat steep […]
A Stroll Along the Costa del Sol
During our recent trip to Spain, we stayed in a town called Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, which literally means Coast of Sunshine. It’s aptly named, because even though we visited at the end […]
I Want to Buy a House in Ronda
I’ve always imagined myself retiring to a little chateau in the south of France one day. Somewhere where I can cultivate vineyards (even though I don’t drink wine) or breed horses (even though it’s been […]
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Now, I’m not saying Stieg Larsson named his bestselling novel after me, but I sported a dragon tattoo long before Lisbeth ever did. When you’re 18 years old, getting a tattoo seems like the best […]
Tapas: The Best Idea Since Sliced Bread
Along with paella, tapas is probably the most iconic foodie delight in Spain. Before we went, I had no idea what tapas was and was under the impression that it was a specific meal indigenous […]
Malaga from Every Angle
If there’s one thing I love more than cathedrals, it’s castles. I love everything about them. I love imagining myself back into times when they were occupied, walking through dilapidated buildings and seeing the ghosts […]
Malaga’s One-Armed Cathedral
I love cathedrals. There is just so much to see in every cathedral, that I gladly pay the upkeep fee and can spend hours wandering inside, gawking at the magnificent stained glass windows, the ornate […]