Cost of Living in Valencia Spain (2020 Update) Edition

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Updated: I am leaving this post up with rental income and have made changes as far as grocery prices and other information because l understand from feedback that most potential expats will be renting as opposed to buying a place right away, so these figures are more accurate. It´s curious that even in 2020, our …

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How To Pick The Best Shoes For Flat Feet

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Last Updated: If you’re like me, along with a few million others, you have flat feet and suffer some pain on an almost daily basis. You probably curse your luck, and who’d blame you?. I know l do! I have also made some major faux-pas when shopping and buying shoes that l hope would bring …

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3 Travel Trends That Really Make Me Angry

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Updated: You knew it was just a matter of time before l had another rant. I have been stewing over two of the three trends l am going to talk about for at least 2-3 months when l found out. The first makes me almost apoplectic and l want to reach out and hand some …

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Is Beg-Packing Acceptable Or A Complete Disgrace?

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Updated: Written: April 14, 2017 Most readers of this blog already know my response to that question. My ire was raised by a recent discussion that was taking place on Facebook. I had never even heard of the term beg-packing prior to this, so it was enlightening to say the least. Beg Packing: What is …

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How To Make Authentic Paella Valenciana

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Paella originated in Valencia and to say the locals are proud of that fact would be an understatement. Any visitor to the city must enjoy this Spanish staple and it is near impossible not to love it if you are a big fan of rice like we are. You already know who has excellent paella in Sevilla. It was a pleasure to have paella Valencia style cooked for us by a born and bred native of Valencia. Here is an authentic paella recipe Valenciana from our host.

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