Every few months, someone asks or comments asking for restaurant recommendations in Valencia. Yeah… every time, I feel a little twitch, but not because I don’t have opinions :-). Anyone who knows me knows I have an embarrassing number of opinions up the wazoo… haha! I twitch because the question usually comes with an expectation … Read more
Living in Valencia, Spain, used to feel like discovering a secret, but in 2026, that secret is well and truly out. There was a time, not even that long ago, when talking about Valencia felt like I was sharing my secret. I’d see people asking about cities like Malaga, Seville, and Barcelona, and I’d stick … Read more
Valencia, our beautiful city known for its beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and sunny weather, recently faced a tragic natural disaster that has left parts of the region shattered and mourning. While Valencia City itself was largely spared, the surrounding areas were not as fortunate, with heavy floods causing destruction, and loss of life, and is … Read more
Valencia has always been one of those hidden gems and I, for one, couldn’t stop raving about it. Nestled on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, it strikes a balance that’s hard to find anywhere else. When I arrived, I was captivated by the rich blend of history and modernity. For my husband, it was a little longer. … Read more
Are you curious about how Valencia is handling the expat crush? Well, wonder no more as I will clue you in on what’s happening in this once-undiscovered gem that was hiding all the time in plain sight. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll know that once we moved from Seville to … Read more
