by cwells | 2015-12-27 | Air, Car, Employment, Travel, USA Travel
Gentle readers, please forgive me for my tardiness to post, as well this all-text post. Just over three months ago, I returned to the United States, and I must say that there are both good and, well, challenging points to address in my repatriation process. I moved...
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 | 2015-09-01 | Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Train, Walking
Gentle readers, I took a week to visit the town of Alicante, which is south of Valencia city and a popular vacation spot in Europe. Even though it was August and a lot of businesses were closed, it was still a memorable experience in a beautiful areas. Most of the...
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...
by cwells | 2015-07-14 | Bus, Culture, Expat, Pix, Spain, Travel, Valencia
Independence Day for Americans here in Valencia can be somewhat daunting. I know, I know, I could celebrate the holiday with other Americans, but this year I decided to do something decidedly different… I took a day trip with an activity group to see El Pou...
by cwells | 2015-07-01 | Car, Pix, Spain, Train, Travel, Valencia
Filled with summer wanderlust, a couple of friends and I decided to visit Gandía on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It’s easy and cheap, since a round-trip ticket on the train will get you there for the cost of one hour each way and about $12.00. We had high hopes for...
