by cwells | Jan 31, 2023 | Culture, Festival, Spain, Valencia
Next to the historic North Train Station in Valencia (Estació del Nord in Valenciano), there is a thriving Asian community. While not quite matching the grandeur of San Francisco’s Chinatown, Valencia’s smaller version is still a rich resource worthy of...
by cwells | Jan 24, 2023 | Culture, Food, Housing, Spain, Valencia
One of the strongest comparisons between the Spanish and American culture is the different needs and expectations for space. In the United States, having your own home that is separated from others is part of the “American Dream.” (Somebody cue the white picket...
by cwells | Jan 17, 2023 | Bicycle, Bus, Car, Expat, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Walking
Over the years, this blog has connected me with lots of great folks. It’s fun to take an adventure, albeit virtually, with someone else. It’s a wide world filled with cultures, experiences, and opportunities. I’ve learned so much from my readers and my friends! Over...
by cwells | Jan 10, 2023 | Culture, Expat, Spain, Spanish, Technology
This post, we will tackle speaking. We all have experience listening to someone who is trying to communicate but is hindered by the way they are speaking the language. Once, when I was working in another country, someone from the class I was speaking told me...
by cwells | Jan 3, 2023 | Culture, Festival, Holiday, Spain, Valencia, Walking
The holiday season here in Spain is on a bit of different cycle than in the US. For many North Americans, the holiday season starts with Thanksgiving, and there's basically a month and a week or so until New Year's Eve. After that, it's back to business as usual.Here...