Renovating Our Valencia Spain Flat (Home Reforma)

Living room with open walls in the middle of reform Spain

June 10, 2019

Salmon color living room with balcony

Now that we have successfully completed our home purchase in Spain, the next phase is in progress which is renovating our Valencia flat. This phase involves modernising the flat. It’s not that it was in a horrible state, it had obviously been well cared for. We just want it refreshed a bit. The apartment had stood empty for almost two years as the old woman had been moved into an assisted facility after her husband passed away. Here is how the home renovation is going.

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Mercado Barranco – Great foodie experience in Seville

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June 3, 2019

Mercado Lonja del Barrranco building
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Mercado Barranco (official name is Mercado Lonja del Barranco) is one of the latest must go to places in Seville. The official opening was at the end of 2014 after going through extensive renovation. It has become quite the hangout for local Sevillanos as well as tourists from all over the world. It is located close to the center of the city.

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The building itself is a design by Gustave Eiffel. Yes, the same one of the famous Eiffel Tower. Construction of the building began in 1861. It took exactly 22 years to construct. The building itself is a World Heritage Historical Site. It is about 4,000 square feet in size. It houses 20 different vendors selling all kinds of goodies, from tapas, to ice cream to sushi and beef dishes.

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Barcelona Must Visit Vibrant El Born District and Food!

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The Barcelona El Born Barrio was a fantastic find! Our  visit to Barcelona was awesome on the whole.  Everything from the sights, to the shops, the hotel and the food…the glorious food! Our hotel was very central and had lots of restaurants and cafés close by.  We ended up eating a lot of tapas at …

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El Retiro Park- A Beautiful Oasis In Madrid Spain

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Updated: Jul 24, 2019 @ 7:58 AM

Retiro Pond with the monument to King Alfonso in the rear.
Retiro Pond with the monument to King Alfonso in the rear.

The El Retiro Park is one of the biggest parks in Madrid. This Buen Retiro Park in Madrid is approximately 350 acres and is located close to the city center. We decided to visit the park after passing it on our way to the Prado museum which is less than a ten minute walk from the park. The Atocha train station is also close by the park and we were staying in the neighbourhood.

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I have previously touched on it in a previous post. I can say without a doubt that it is one of my favourite parks in the world. The colours seem to be exaggerated and the wide open spaces made me want to burst out singing like Maria in “The sound of music”. The place makes you feel good to be alive. Make time to check it out if and when you visit Madrid.

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W Hotel Barcelona Is A Luxury Dream Hotel

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Updated: The W Barcelona hotel is an amazing place. It’s fair to say that l have been dreaming about this hotel ever since l got a chance to visit it on my last trip to Barcelona. The hotel is fantastic, gorgeous, and right on the beach. I can’t think of a thing that l did …

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