Book Review: Queen of Shadows, by Anna Belfrage
A detailed look at the tumultous times of King Alfonso of Castile in the 1330s, told from the viewpoint of key royal women.
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
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Cycling on Mallorca, Spain
Guest post by John Shaw on a 9-day cycling trip on Mallorca, Spain
Granada and the Jews
The Jews have had a complicated history with this once predominantly Jewish city in Spain.
Holidays versus Life: A Novice Retiree’s Perspective
The sun, surf and Sangria lifestyle you fantasized about pre-retirement may not be what you want once you do retire. Give yourself time and flexibility.
Life in Malaga, Spain
Creative parking is one of the things I've noticed in Malaga, Spain. This post lists a few others too.
The 1st Week in a New Home Base
Our first few days in Malaga: errands, beaches, wine and Spanish practice
Overcoming Couples Challenges in Retirement: Get Creative
Health and other challenges can make it difficult for couples to enjoy a shared retirement. But sometimes there are creative solutions.
Back to Spain: Montecorto, Andalucia
I was about to take my first flights in 19 months and I was scared. Not because of a fear of flying (never had that). Nor because of airport crowds and Covid: I’ve had three vaccines (the first two weren’t…
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
It seems like years since we were in Cape Verde, given all that has happened since we returned to Malaga just over two weeks ago. I still have other posts about Cape Verde that I will put up eventually, but…
Arrival in Praia, Cabo Verde
The weather in Malaga turned nasty last week (OK, nasty by Malagan standards, not Canadian ones: a bit of rain, grey skies, temperatures as low as +12c.) Then there was a big hailstorm which drew kids into the street to…