
by Abi on November 22, 2011 in Europe, Make Me Smile, Spain, Tempt Me
People never believe me, but it’s not always sunny in Spain. Even in Seville, Europe’s hottest city, winters are COLD, COLD, COLD. Well, OK, probably only the one “cold” would have done…

by Abi on November 20, 2011 in Europe, Inspire Me, Spain
“I’m not a cook. I’m a fixer man.”
It’s a striking opening line from anyone, but coming from Fabián Martín, it sounds particularly ominous…

by Abi on October 17, 2011 in Art, Global, Inspire Me, Spain, The Best Cultural Travel
A man and a woman walk hand in hand through the speckled sunshine in Olot, Catalonia. Like many towns in the Spanish Pyrenees, the sounds of church bells, chatter and the occasional car drift through the trees, past the shops selling the local liquor, ratafia, and on through the stone alleyways to escape to the mountains beyond.
Unlike the others…

by Abi on October 12, 2011 in Europe, Make Me Smile, Spain, The Best Adventures
Just when you think you’ve done it all (Well most of it. A lot. At least half. OK, so some adventures at least) along comes something new. Welcome to canyoning…

by Abi on October 4, 2011 in Europe, Inspire Me, Photos, Spain, The Best Adventures
A number of things are wrong. To begin with, I’m standing in a field surrounded by darkness, my mind pulling the duvet covers back over its head and mumbling into its pillow. Second, I’m…

by Abi on September 28, 2011 in Cool Photos, Europe, Spain, Tempt Me
Spain has more than one surprise tucked up its Mediterranean sleeve. In addition to the celebrated flamenco of the south, the controversial…

by Abi on July 16, 2011 in Spain, Travel Planning
he Hospes Palacio de los Patos, a luxury hotel in Granada, has a story. Maybe even a story and a half.
Built in 1890 or so, as a grand expression of fine living in Granada, it quickly acquired the nickname of the “Palace of the Ducks” – a cheeky reference to…

by Abi on July 14, 2011 in Art, Blog Tips, Europe, Show Me, Spain, The Best Cultural Travel
In the scorching cauldron of Andalucia, the Sierra Nevada mountains rise up to tickle the skies and gather enough snow to cover the peaks for most of the year. Beneath them…

by Abi on July 10, 2011 in Blog Tips, Europe, Show Me, Spain
Speed. It thrills when it’s loud, when it feels real, when it’s up close. Fast isn’t just about Formula One, it’s become the keyword for modern life. Faster internet connections, faster food, faster travel and faster friendships.

by Abi on June 29, 2011 in Blog Tips, Science, Show Me, Spain
Last year, I was lucky enough to travel inside the Formula One Paddock and interview Lotus race engineer Gianluca Pisanello.
This year, I bring you the view from the track from inside the safety car…