by Michael Douglas Bosc.
ISBN: 9781452012612Published by Author House
Book review by Rosie Reay
Aah, now this is different, I think to myself as I read the synopsis. This paperback book is not the traditional blurb of a retired Expat writer about how great life is living on his finca at Barranc de Rhianos, nestled in in the [...]
“GONE FISHING”
Autumn is just around the corner and for me, this is just my favourite time of the year out on the Ebro. As the water temperatures begin to drop, the fish become more active during day light hours and are more willing to feed.
A few days ago, I had a day at Xerta on [...]
by Jennifer Figuerola
The city of Barcelona is slightly over 90 km2 in area, and has a population of 1,700,000. It is the centre of a large metropolitan area which has over three million inhabitants.
Over two thousand years old, Barcelona is the capital of Cataluña. Cataluña is more than a part of Spain: the Catalan people [...]
AKA The Carob
The next time you grumble at the miserly 16c that we can receive for a kilo of dried carobs, just pause to reflect that it has been a life-saving staple of the Mediterranean countries for millennia, also known as St. John’s Bread, reputably because John the Baptist is said to have survived on [...]
It’s that time of year again – yes X-Factor has returned to Saturday evening television viewing. Last Month we caught up with former X-Factor 2008 Finalist Daniel Evans and found out about his X-Factor Experience.
In this edition he discusses the recording of his debut album “No Easy Way”, life without Simon Cowell and co, [...]
Over eighty people gathered to join in a lovely evening, at the Bar Mercat in Camarles on Saturday 4th September. The weather was fine and we sat outside, enjoying the ambience with animal lovers from all over the world.
There were even a few very well-behaved doggies who attended and wagged their tails to the [...]
CLEANING, PREPARING AND cooking a nutritious meal can cause the loss of a significant portion of the nutritional properties, but also during storage some foods can change their nutritional content. The environment in which we find foods can have a decisive influence on the amount of nutrients that they offer.
Light affects the nutritional content of [...]
A time for mingling, for meeting family and friends and absorbing inter-cultural exchanges at all the local Fiesta Majors. I too use this time for networking and discovering new places, new people, new sources for writing.
In the heat of the day we no longer fight against the harsh sun’s rays, but to relax and [...]
A Career in your Suitcase
by Jo Parfitt
I am guilty in procrastinating in purchasing this book – regrettably so! I thought because this was my 2nd or 3rd time, as an Expat I did not need it. I put my hands up. I was so, so wrong. I definitely did need it first time round as [...]
say the bells of St. Clements
Before leaving England to live in Spain we thought it might be a good idea to prepare ourselves for this jolly big adventure by learning a little Spanish. Three months of once a week night school we hoped would equip us with the basics e.g. Donde es …..? Como…..? [...]
