by cwells | Dec 31, 2018 | Culture, Expat, Spain
In my last post, I mentioned that sometimes blogging can be a great way to share ideas and experiences with others. My friend Adam, who recently moved to Valencia, agreed to share some of his ideas. Here’s part two: ================= I don’t know much about Buddhism,...
by cwells | Dec 27, 2018 | Expat, Spain, Spanish
In my last post, I mentioned that sometimes blogging can be a great way to share ideas and experiences with others. One of the people who contacted me through my blog was Adam, who was considering attending graduate school in Valencia. He agreed to write a post to...
by cwells | Dec 24, 2018 | Expat, Holiday, Spain
This blog has been an interesting way to meet people, even after returning to the US. Due to my blog, I have spoken with some really interesting people who have dreamed of moving to Spain or Valencia. Some people are looking for a place to retire, some people are...
by cwells | Sep 8, 2018 | Employment, Expat, Spanish, Travel
Choosing life as an expat is usually usually requires some serious thought and determination. In this post, I’ll share some resources that I have found along the way that might help others. This is not an exhaustive list, so if you have any ideas for additional...
by cwells | Jul 19, 2018 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
In a recent conversation with a friend, she commented on the amount of non-grassy or non-tree areas in my photos. Looking through my pictures, I have to agree that the green space is not as prominent as I feel it should be. While I have emphasized green spaces in...
by cwells | Jul 17, 2018 | Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
The days we were walking around Valencia provided a unique opportunity to enjoy springtime. Valencia is a pleasantly walk-able city, as I have mentioned before, and the abundance of sunlight and sheer number of different views of the city were a perfect vacation...
by cwells | Jul 5, 2018 | Culture, Food, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Walking
I guess I could be suffering from “vacation palate,” where perhaps everything tastes better because of the locale. I could also be enjoying meals that others prepared, because NOT having to cook is a lovely seasoning to any meal. However, I very quickly...
by cwells | Jul 3, 2018 | Pix, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, Valencia, Walking
Sometimes the beach cooperates and you have a great tale of sun-filled adventures spent playing beach volleyball, pretending to be a dolphin in the water, and relaxing with a chilly glass of sangria at a beachside bar. This is not one of those tales, gentle reader. To...
by cwells | Jun 28, 2018 | Culture, Fallas, Festival, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
It takes two things to make a great picture: something scenic and a camera. When those two things align, I have found that my picture-taking skill improves exponentially. However, sometimes you have to take what you can get. These few pictures are an example of having...
by cwells | Jun 26, 2018 | Housing, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Upon occasion, I think it’s a good idea to look at some slightly different views of any city. I’m not talking about the super-scenic or the tourist-laden attractions that most people see, but about the real life that is lived in the everyday streets. For...
