by Kathy | Aug 7, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Musings, Spain
Ahead of me, I could see something stumbling across the road. Unsteady on its feet and squeaking. A tiny tabby kitten, hungry and alone. Or so I thought. I scooped her up and held her tight to soothe her and let her know it was going to be alright. Against a wall lay another kitten, ginger, lying still, limp and completely covered with ants. The were no signs of life until I gave him a gentle nudge. He gasped and fell still again. I brushed away the ants and held him with his sister and tried to give them some water.
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by Kathy | Aug 7, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Malta
Nowadays, travelling abroad can get quite pricey, especially if your destination is a sure hit to tons of tourists. Still, a lot of people opt to take a vacation overseas to get that much-needed break from all the hustle and bustle of the city.
While it’s true that travel expenses can soar way beyond your budget, there are simple ways you can do to save money and get the most out of your trip. In Malta, for instance, there are plenty of great holiday deals that will not overburden your wallet. From bundled hotel and flight bookings to discounted food and transportation, there are different ways you can do to stick with your budget effectively. Check out some of them below.
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by Kathy | Jul 25, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Free Things To Do, Spain
León (or spelt Leon for those who can’t find an accent on their keyboards) is a lesser-known city in Northern Spain but is well known by Pilgrims who are walking the Camino Way. I would say it is well worth a visit due to its beautiful architecture and its accessibility to the surrounding national park, the Picos de Europa. As it is less popular than more well-known cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Santander, it is friendlier on your purse strings. However you can’t go wrong with this tourist guide to Leon which will give you the top 10 free things to see as well as other options and some great tips to make your stay in León, Spain more enjoyable.
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by Kathy | May 10, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Spain
Where is one of the most underrated places I have visited in Spain? That is an easy one to answer. It would definitely be Picos de Europa in Northern Spain. Translated as Peaks of Europe, I really understand how it got its name. I drove through this beautiful area which reminded me a lot of the Lake District near my home in Northern England but on a grander scale. It was one of the highlights of my trip and something I recommend everyone to do if you love nature. So here is my guide to driving through Picos de Europa, in the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain.
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by Kathy | Apr 8, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Spain
Imagine being told that you had to leave your home. That the land that had been in your family for centuries was going to generate hydroelectric power and reduce flooding in the surrounding area. The forfeit for this was that your home was going to be underwater for years to come. This is what happened to the villagers of Riaño (or Riano if you can’t find the ñ on your keyboard) and six other villages located in the Cantabrian mountains, the foothills of Picos de Europa in Northern Spain.
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by Kathy | Mar 9, 2018 | Destinations, Europe, Spain
On a warm sunny day in September, what more can you want, than to be sat up on top of the world, with buzzards circling above and eating a cheese and pickle sandwich. Breathing in the cool mountain air whilst looking out over the spectacular view with limestone cliffs, jutting out into the sky, I am sat on the edge of the PR-PNPE15 path in the Picos de Europa, Spain, which literally translates to the peaks of Europe. I can hear the soothing sounds of the cow bells, from the herd down in the valley below.
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