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Semana Santa

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Semana Santa in Spain: a week you don’t just see — you feel it

If you’d asked me a few years ago what I associated with Easter, I probably would’ve mumbled something about chocolate eggs, brunch at my parents’ place, and maybe a trip to IKEA on Easter Monday. But since moving to Spain, Easter has become something entirely different. Here, Semana Santa doesn’t start with bunnies — it starts with drums. Big ones. The kind you feel pounding in your chest. Semana Santa […]

today04/11/2025 4

Blauwe koepels Costa Blanca

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The blue domes of the Costa Blanca

If you, like me, often find yourself wandering around the Costa Blanca, you’ve probably noticed them too: those charming whitewashed villages with, towering above them all… a striking blue dome. One of those features that makes you think: who ever decided that was a good idea? And why do you see so many of them here? So, here it is: the story of the blue domes of the Costa Blanca. […]

today04/03/2025 10

mañana

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Mañana, mañana: why the slow Spanish life isn’t lazy — it’s cultural

When I first moved to Spain, I genuinely thought my installer had passed away. Not because he was ill, but because he’d promised me three times that he’d come “mañana,” which I naively interpreted as “I’ll be there tomorrow.” Then he disappeared for four full days. No call, no message—nothing. I pictured the whole thing: grieving family, me at the doorstep with flowers. But on day five, he walked in […]

today03/28/2025 10

Jaume I koning van de achterafstraatjes

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Jaume I: king, conqueror… and namesake of backstreet signs?

As you walk through Spanish cities, you’ll come across them everywhere: Calle Jaume I. It sounds grand — like a tribute to one of the greatest conquerors in Spanish history. But if you look more closely, you’ll notice that these street names are often not found in the most prestigious parts of town. Maybe it’s a form of historical irony: perhaps Jaume I was mostly the king of the backstreets? […]

today03/06/2025 3

Las Fallas Valencia

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Las Fallas in Valencia: fire, tradition, and an explosive celebration

The first time I heard about Las Fallas in Valencia, I thought it sounded downright bizarre. A city dominated for an entire month by fireworks, gigantic sculptures, and explosions? It seemed more like the plot of a disaster movie than a cultural festival. But when I finally experienced it, I understood immediately: Las Fallas isn’t just a festival—it’s a feeling. A rush that starts in your chest the moment the […]

today02/27/2025 12

Carnaval Torrevieja

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Torrevieja Carnival 2025: a colorful celebration full of surprises

First impressions: a celebration that transforms Torrevieja After my experience at the Carnival of Málaga, where I was completely swept up in the exuberant atmosphere and colorful parades, I was hooked. But how would Torrevieja’s carnival compare to Málaga’s grand festivities? Would it be just as spectacular, or would it have a more intimate and personal feel? One thing was certain—I had to experience it for myself. From February 7 […]

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Verhuizen naar Spanje realiteit

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Moving to Spain: expectations and reality

Many people dreaming of moving to Spain have a certain image in mind, but reality sometimes turns out to be quite different. The country evokes visions of sun-drenched beaches, endless tapas, and a laid-back lifestyle. However, it’s only when you actually live here that you realize some expectations hold true, while others play out very differently in reality. There are surprises you only encounter once you take the leap and […]

today02/13/2025 5

Moros y Cristianos Bocairent

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Moros y Cristianos in Bocairent: an ancient battle revived

Moros y Cristianos in Bocairent Location: Bocairent, Valencia province (on the border of the Costa Blanca) Dates: February 7 - 12, 2025 A city steeped in history Anyone walking through Bocairent in February will notice it immediately—there’s something in the air. Not just the scent of wood fires and freshly baked sweets, but a sense of excitement that transports you straight to the Middle Ages.From February 7 to 12, 2025, […]

today02/06/2025 21

Rockin' Race Jamboree

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Rockin’ Race Jamboree 2025: a time travel to the golden 1950s in Torremolinos

A leap back in time The first time I visited the Rockin’ Race Jamboree, I had no idea what hit me. I walked into Torremolinos, and it felt as if I had accidentally stepped through a time portal. Everywhere I looked, men in tailored suits with slicked-back hair and women in flowing petticoats and polka-dot dresses filled the streets. The deep thump of a double bass rumbled across the square, […]

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