We left Central Portugal, driving our ‘beast’ (the boy’s affectionate name for our car) jam-packed with our worldly belongings and said adeus to our home. With our caravan and anything else large or of value sold, donated or gifted, we Read more…
Sizzling Seville is such an amazing city. Although we have driven past, many times we have always carried on past, during our long road trip between Spain and Portugal. We decided to stop during the recent heatwave, which probably wasn’t Read more…
It has been way too long since we visited Spain but when we live so close to the border then it is definitely worth the short trip back to España for a Fiesta. Not to be outdone by the countless Read more…
After the festivities of Christmas and the New year’s celebrations it was time head back to Portugal. Before we left we made time to gather some fantastic fruit. Southern Spain offers the best climate in Europe and the sunshine helps Read more…
After spending Christmas and the holidays in Spain we thought we’d stay on a little longer to catch the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos, the three Kings Parade. Last year we were living near Loja, in the hills above Granada Read more…
You really can’t beat a good sunset. The Costa del Sol, where we are visiting for the Christmas holidays, has some stunning sunsets. Especially when looking over the mountains, across the Mediterranean sea to Morocco. Maybe it’s the expanse of Read more…
In the very centre of Andalucia you will find the rural town of Archidona. Set amongst olive groves of the Sierra de Gracia, with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Archidona once had an impenetrable Moorish Castle and was designated Read more…
Home has been somewhat redefined for our family over the last couple of years. Paul is from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire then Cornwall, I am from Lancashire. We met in London then after a few years moved to Kent where Chaos and Read more…
After a flying visit to the UK to sort out some things left in storage we headed back to the Iberian Peninsula the long way. We hitched up our fully loaded caravan and packed car and left Lancashire bright and Read more…
Tapas O Tapas, the fantastic Spanish nibble, the variety, the deliciousness and the sheer volume of tapas makes it a quintessential part of Spanish culture and identity. Sure you can get tapas anywhere now, go to a Spanish restaurant chain Read more…
Follow our expat adventures as we travel in Portugal and Spain. Outdoor family fun, escaping the rat race in search of a more simple and alternative life.
Andrea, Paul and our two boys Chaos and Mayhem.
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Breastfeeding and Identifying Posterior Tongue-Tie
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Living Off Grid in Central Portugal
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Slow Cooker Spiced Mirabelle Plum Chutney
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A Simpler Life…Escaping the Rat Race
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Rugs of the Alpujarras
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The Reality of Living Off-Grid in a Caravan with Children in Central Portugal Over Winter
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The Lost Village of El Acebuchal
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Idanha-a-Nova Lake
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Olive Picking in Portugal
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Fruit picking in Southern Spain
