by cwells | 2018-05-31 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
It’s true: a collection of buildings does not make a city. What it can make, however, is a quite amazing visual attraction that sets Valencia apart of from many other cities in the world. I’ve already mentioned the City of Arts and Sciences many times in...
by cwells | 2018-05-29 | Culture, Expat, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
When people ask me about my choice of Valencia, I often respond with lots of flowery descriptions and commentary. It’s the lifestyle, the people, the food, the variety of new places to visit. Really, it isn’t just one of these things or even all of them....
by cwells | 2018-05-23 | Air, Car, Spain, Spanish, Travel, USA Travel, Valencia
Hello, gentle readers, and welcome to a much-deserved post from ValenciaAtLast.com. Yes, I know, it’s been a couple of years since I last posted, but there are reasons for such a gap. Of course, work was one of those reasons. While I had high hopes for...
by cwells | 2015-09-17 | Expat, Spain, Valencia
Gentle readers, as I write this, I am making big plans in my life to take advantage of an opportunity that I could not pass up. As many of you already know, I work at home for a major educational publishing company, writing grants and developing other resources that...
by cwells | 2015-09-08 | Bus, Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
What do you do when you want a beach vacation that is near a major city and loaded with charm? Well, if you are Spanish, you might consider Port Saplaya, a charming little area that is perfect for a few days of relaxation. Why only a few days? Well, to be...
by cwells | 2015-08-25 | Culture, Holiday, Spain, Train, Valencia, Walking
August in Valencia is a bit of a weird month. For the most part, the typical rhythms of the city are disrupted as huge numbers of people leave for vacation, taking trips both far away and into local pueblos. It’s a far cry from the few days that Americans take...