In Spain, Easter is a very important holiday that is celebrated with a variety of traditions and customs. The celebration of Easter in Spain is known as Semana Santa, or Holy Week, and it is a time of reflection and religious observance. The celebration of Easter in Spain begins on Palm Sunday, which is the […]
Mosquitoes are pesky little creatures that can ruin outdoor activities and even spread diseases. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to avoid them. First, you should try to avoid being outdoors during peak mosquito hours, which are usually at dawn and dusk. If you must be outdoors during these times, wear long-sleeved […]
‘Plan your Vacation Day’ takes place on the last Tuesday in January and while it is very much an American initiative, we can see the value in the day, and the statistics surrounding the scheme. For example, as part of the Plan your Vacation research, 97% of survey respondents said that having a trip planned […]
Ok so maybe not the Oscars, but the World Cheese Awards are a firm date in every cheese lover’s calendar and this year the event comes to Spain. The World Cheese Awards has been bringing together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers and food commentators worldwide for over three decades, in a celebration of tradition, innovation and […]
VENT WHEN NECESSARY Think before you ventilate. In very cold weather, consider only putting your bathroom or kitchen extractor fan on if necessary. If your modesty isn’t compromised, consider leaving the bathroom door open while you shower and let the steam escape into the house instead. An extractor fan will pull hot air out of […]
Those of us living in the Valencian Community have a lucky break this weekend – two festivos (or, ‘red days’ as they are often referred to by international residents) falling on a Friday and a Monday. The festivos falling this way means that many of us will enjoy four consecutive days off work or school. […]