by Pascalle van Riel | 24 Aug 2025 | Activities, Day trips
A jeep tour through Andalusia might not be the first activity that comes to mind, but it’s absolutely amazing, so keep reading. Our almost-neighbour Chris invited us to join him on a jeep tour in his 33-year-old Land Cruiser. Half a day of off-road driving through the...
by Pascalle van Riel | 27 Jul 2025 | General information
Weather in Spain: Heat, Drought, and Extremes? Not everywhere! When you follow the news in the Netherlands or Belgium, it might seem like Spain is turning into a scorching desert where only air conditioning on full blast keeps you alive. Headlines about 40-degree-plus...
by Pascalle van Riel | 25 Apr 2025 | General information
Sustainable holiday home in Andalusia, without an official eco label, but with a lot of love for people, nature and our surroundings! Sustainability. It’s everywhere these days, and rightly so. We all need to take better care of the planet. The tourism sector is...
by Pascalle van Riel | 16 Mar 2025 | Spanish recipes
Ensalada rusa is a dish on many menus in Spanish tapas restaurants. But how did this Spanish tapa get its name? In this blog, I take you through the history and culture behind this salad and share my neighbor Carmen’s recipe. Ensalada Rusa Has a French Origin in a...
by Pascalle van Riel | 13 Feb 2025 | Activities, Day trips, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, General information
Semana Santa in Málaga, or the Holy Week before Easter, is one of Andalusia’s most important and impressive religious celebrations. In Málaga, this week takes on a special meaning with ancient traditions, large-scale processions and a unique ceremony involving...
