Every language is full of useful 'colloquial' sayings that are useful in everyday conversation and which can help you establish rapport with others – here is a useful list of common English expressions and their equivalent in Spanish: Cada idioma está lleno de refranes 'coloquiales' útiles que son útiles en la conversación cotidiana y que … Continue reading ‘Colloquial’ Expressions/expresiones ‘coloquiales’

Are you new in the Alicante and looking for things to do during the Christmas period? The city of Alicante offers a huge variety of activities and events to help make this time of year unforgettable: from Santa to sports to shopping - here are some of my favourites! Santa’s Grotto. Children can visit Santa’s … Continue reading Christmas in Alicante/Navidad en Alicante

I’m new in Gran Alacant, having only arrived here at the end of September. I’m not  a stranger to Spain: my other half is Spanish and we’ve lived in Spain before, some years back, in Barcelona. But here’s the funny thing. Before I arrived two months ago, I’d never set foot in Gran Alacant and … Continue reading First impressions of Gran Alacant/Primeras impresiones de Gran Alacant