by cwells | Sep 8, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
What do you do when you want a beach vacation that is near a major city and loaded with charm? Well, if you are Spanish, you might consider Port Saplaya, a charming little area that is perfect for a few days of relaxation. Why only a few days? Well, to be...
by cwells | Jul 14, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Expat, Pix, Spain, Travel, Valencia
Independence Day for Americans here in Valencia can be somewhat daunting. I know, I know, I could celebrate the holiday with other Americans, but this year I decided to do something decidedly different… I took a day trip with an activity group to see El Pou...
by cwells | Jun 23, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Festival, Food, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
There are times when keeping your schedule open is a good thing. The weather here, while growing into the summer season in sunlight, heat, and, well, humidity, really begs for some outdoor time. This is Valencia’s advantage: long springs and autumns and...
by cwells | Jan 30, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Spain, Travel, Valencia, Walking
After impulsively signing up for the trip to Montanejos (pronounced mon-ta-NAY-hos), the group was to meet at Torres Serrano, one of the city gates, to leave on our all-day excursion. The weather was clear and crisp, with lots of sunlight, and the bus was full of...
by cwells | Jan 27, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Spain, Travel, Valencia, Walking
This past weekend, I joined a group going to Montanejos for the day. I’ll admit, it was an impulsive thing to decide to do. Meeting my friend Angela for her birthday in a crowd of expats, and then, and fueled by beer and wine in a restaurant the size of a...
by cwells | Oct 20, 2014 | Air, Bicycle, Bus, Car, Expat, Spain, Train, Transit, Travel, USA Travel, Walking
Gentle readers, I am lucky to have found a place with a relatively low crime rate. Part of that is due to the choices I made, and part of it is due to the cultural environment of Valencia, Spain. Don’t assume that I am some sort of starry-eyed hippie, because I...
