by cwells | 2024-03-04 | Culture, Fallas, Festival, Spain, Train, Valencia
It started out just like any other Friday night. We had dinner with our friends at an Indian restaurant in the town of Torrent. It’s easy to get there, because you can just take the metro to the town center and then walk to nearby shops and eateries. There is also a...
by cwells | 2024-01-15 | Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Walking
Experiencing the holiday season in another city and another country always feels special to me. Every culture interprets holidays differently. While I have been in Valencia for the holidays quite a few times, I am still amazed at the variety of decorations. I also...
by cwells | 2024-01-05 | Culture, Festival, Holiday, Spain, Walking
In Valencia, the holiday season holds a special place in my heart. In contrast to the US, where many of the season’s activities focus on shopping and purchasing the right gifts for others, the holiday season here is more experience-based. There are new things to see,...
by cwells | 2023-02-21 | Bus, Culture, Food, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Walking
I’ve been to Benidorm before, but only for a brief drive-by. So when a friend invited us to Benidorm to help celebrate his birthday, we decided to make a long weekend of it. After all, we reasoned, it’s off season for the Spanish east coast, and the hotels were really...
by cwells | 2023-02-07 | Culture, Food, Spain, Valencia, Walking
One of my favorite things about Valencia is the abundance of high-quality, inexpensive, and seasonal produce. It’s a side effect of being so close to the Mediterranean Sea, and the mild climate is perfect for a variety of plants. The temperature rarely gets below...
by cwells | 2023-01-17 | 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...
