Visiting a foreign country can be a daunting experience especially if you're not sure about the language. Okay, English is well spoken in many countries but it always helps to know the basic 'lingo' wherever you go. Spain has been a popular tourist destination for Brits for a long time now and so the younger generation are quite in touch with the English language. The coasts … [Read more...] about Learning Spanish is not that hard!
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Huelva City, Andalucia, Spain
Huelva City The provincial capital of Huelva is a large, sprawling and industrialized city nestled between the Tinto and Odiel estuaries. More than 2,500 years ago born as Onuba, its location allowed it to develop and maintain intensive trade in minerals which were exported throughout the Mediterranean. Huelva's central area is about 1km square and many of its key sites are … [Read more...] about Huelva City, Andalucia, Spain
Living In Spain
Living in Spain either full time or part time has almost become the norm for those with a bit of extra cash on hand. Who could resist a sunny getaway from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life? Spain has everything to offer for those wishing to de-stress and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere that the country has to offer. I personally think that every country should have a … [Read more...] about Living In Spain
Sardinas al Espeto
Sardinas al Espeto Literally translated this means skewered sardines and as any local will confirm, now is the ideal season to enjoy a plate of sardines cooked on the spit. The preparation is simplicity itself. When preparing sardines, care must be taken when inserting the skewers. These should be inserted without breaking the bone so that the fish doesn't break apart when … [Read more...] about Sardinas al Espeto
Calamares en su Tinta
Calamares en su tinta (Squid in its ink) Ingredients 2 Kg squid 750g onions 1 bay leaf Nutmeg 2 soup spoons corn flour sherry oil salt Method Chop the onions finely then set aside. Wash the squid (setting aside the ink sacks), cut into strips and fry gently in a pan with a small amount of oil. When the squid turns white, add the onions, nutmeg, bay … [Read more...] about Calamares en su Tinta