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Autumn months in Granada

November 27, 2013

We have experienced many wonderful cultural adventures these last few months and as we take them in our stride each day, we often forget just how different life is here from our life in Sydney, Australia. Any excuse for chat We find that Granadinos and those who have adopted Granada as their home have a … More Autumn months in Granada

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The Final Countdown…

June 2, 2013

Have you ever had a song stuck on repeat in your head? For me at the moment it’s the 80’s anthem “The Final Countdown” by Europe. Despite being a relic from a former time, the song is a fitting choice as we count down the days until our year away in Europe. A year-long adventure that had … More The Final Countdown…

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Moving to Spain…again, 17 years later

April 18, 2013

This story begins in the mid 1990’s when, as a fresh faced 21-year-old university graduate, I embarked on a gap year in Europe. The initial summer months were spent swanning about Italy and France with exchange student friends at their family holiday houses, followed by backpacking across Greece and Turkey. When the cold weather finally … More Moving to Spain…again, 17 years later

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100 days of firsts and lasts

March 14, 2013

We’ve hit the 100-day (3 months) mark in the countdown to our big year abroad. Suddenly this crazy idea is becoming a reality and is beginning to alter our thoughts and actions. Chris Stewart sums up the feeling beautifully in his book “Driving Over Lemons” which is a story about packing up and moving to … More 100 days of firsts and lasts

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The overwhelming kindness of others

January 31, 2013

I recently had a conversation with some friends visiting from the United States. One of their overwhelming experiences from travelling in Australia was the genuine and trusting nature of Australians who, they observed: “were interested to help in any way and also to know us as individuals. There is an openness and trust that is … More The overwhelming kindness of others

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We are a family of four who took a leap of faith to fulfil our dream of moving to Spain. As most dreams are based squarely on fantasy, we had little idea what was in store for us. This blog captures just some of the moments we experienced and the subsequent years that have spun off from taking the leap...
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'Travelling is no escape. Only the panorama changes. We are stuck in ourselves. There is no escape but maybe there can be a change of direction. Maybe true travel is not the transportation of the body but the change of perception, renewing the mind.' Ben Okri

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