The Canary Islands are Spain’s tropical paradise, but while they may be Spanish geographically, each has its own distinct personality.   Read More

Once the place you drove through on the road to somewhere else, Murcia has more to see than many people give it credit for. But it’s worth a look. Read More

When Mickey Mouse scuttled though medieval streets in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Disney must have picked up the idea from Albarracín.   Read More

1959, a bitter February night, José Pérez is hauled overboard by the anchor of the fishing boat Amparito. José Garrido created a unique memorial. Read More

    The English cuisine has always been laughed at by its European neighbours, but no-one can beat the wonderful English pud. The Italians Read More

  “I doubt that the imagination can be suppressed. If you truly eradicated it in a child, he would grow up to be an aubergine.” *      Read More

  The Spanish disdain the gastronomy of the British Isles, particularly our fish and chips. But it’s all just a question of linguistics.    Read More

  Camel’s head, sheep’s testicle, calf’s feet and plenty less exotic treats – all to be had at Marrakech’s famous open-air restaurant.   Read More

Table football, foosball, csocso, cadureguel-schulchan, has a world encyclopaedia of ridiculous names, and a equally convoluted rule-book.     Read More

    As the winter freeze hits Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, one valley has created a way to protect the health of its residents.     Read More

  Bernie Ecclestone cuts a mean deal, which Valencia City’s residents found to their cost. Hopefully Morocco won’t get caught. Read More

  The hunt for treasure among the trash leads Derek Workman to the Thursday market at Bab el Khermis.   When painter and writer Danny Read More