by cwells | 2024-04-15 | Culture, Festival, Pix, Spain, Train, Travel
A couple of years ago, we visited Alicante. Aside from being shocked that almost two years had passed, we found Alicante just as charming as always. As I mentioned in my previous post, we avoided the last week of the festival in Valencia. After a short train ride, we...
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 | 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...
by cwells | 2022-12-13 | Holiday, Spain, Train, Transit
According to Ana María Botella Serrano, former mayor of Madrid, “there is nothing quite like a relaxing cup of cafe con leche in Plaza Mayor.” She was trying to entice the Olympic committee to choose Madrid as a site for the games. Instead, she created a...
by cwells | 2018-07-03 | Pix, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Valencia, Walking
Sometimes the beach cooperates and you have a great tale of sun-filled adventures spent playing beach volleyball, pretending to be a dolphin in the water, and relaxing with a chilly glass of sangria at a beachside bar. This is not one of those tales, gentle reader. To...
by cwells | 2018-06-19 | Pix, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Valencia, Walking
During our trip to Valencia, we took the train to Ribarroja del Túria (in Valenciano, Riba-Roja de Túria). It was the first time using the Valencia Metro on this trip, and I was quickly reminded of what a great transportation a subway system can be. It was a...
