€800 per month for a 15 square metres “apartment” in Barcelona. Credit: Fotocasa Finding a flat under €1,000 a month in Barcelona has become nearly impossible. As of May 2025, rental prices in the province rose 1.5 per cent compared to April this year, averaging €20.6 per square metre. This is a 10.8 percent increase over last year. Buying your …
Read More »This Brit family moved to Spain: they save €2,800/month
This Brit family moved to Maspalomas and now they save €2,800/month. Credit: Shutterstock According to Spain’s National Statistics Institute, there are officially more than 307,000 British nationals living in Spain. It’s not surprising. Spain’s warm weather, relaxed way of life and affordable cost of residence have made it a favorite destination for British tourists looking to escape the grey skies …
Read More »Why tourists are avoiding Croatia this summer
Dubrovnik still dazzles—but for some visitors, the charm is starting to feel crowded. Credit: Sorincolac, Getty Images via Canva.com Croatia was Europe’s rising-star a few years back, but many people hadn’t discovered it yet. Dadriatic checked and may have cleared that the flight prices were low, and the Travellers thought every second to go before anyone else found out about …
Read More »Colombia presidential candidate shot by 15 year old
By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 08 Jun 2025 • 17:08 • 3 minutes read Credits: X Posts| Credits: X Posts The headlines may be shocking, but the truth is even more so. On Saturday, conmotion spread across the nation when in Bogotá, 39-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising star in Colombia’s conservative Democratic Centre party and a serious contender for …
Read More »Europe’s tourism boom record
Europe’s tourism boom is a mix of modern icons and rising tensions. Credit: papagnoc via Canva.com. Pixabay. Spain and France lead the way in a tourism revival that is breaking records. International visitors are expected to spend around €838 billion in this year. There is no shortage of travelers, overbooked hotels, and a booming travel industry. But, outside the headlines …
Read More »HIDDEN CORNERS IN SPAIN: Santa Fe, just 8km outside of Granada, has its own history
Santa Fe, for most people, is a place that they vaguely remember from Western films of the 1950s. Santa Fe as it was originally known is Andalucian. It’s much more interesting. Let’s start by talking about the Vega Granada. Again, Las Vegas The name of this casino is familiar from movies and TV (maybe you have been there, and lost …
Read More »What is the best time to take your dog on a holiday in 2025
Not all dogs crave the road trip life—but these two look ready to take on the Alps. Credit: bepslabor via Canva.com Always start with good intentions. The petsitter was available, and we had summer plans in place. So we did what thousands European families do each year: brought the dog. France and Spain have a reputation for being pet friendly. …
Read More »Spain limits tourism in order to protect cities
Spain still welcomes travellers — but with new rules to protect its cities and culture. Credit: MStudioImages Signature via Canva.com. Spain has seen an increase in tourists. Barcelona’s Gothic district is akin to Ibiza during the summer. It is estimated that the country will attract 94,000,000 tourists by 2025. But what happens when the popularity of a place puts it …
Read More »3 escapes near Barcelona most travellers miss
Vic’s market square and old town offer a cultural retreat just outside Barcelona’s orbit. Credit: JackF via Canva from Getty Images Barcelona is a city that moves fast. These places do not. When the noise of the city fills your mind, the locals are outnumbered by tourists, or the beach seems too crowded, it’s the perfect time to escape. The …
Read More »This is Spain’s ‘ugliest’ city, according to AI
Spain is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. It’s not surprising that tourists come here all year round. The unbeatable weather, the relaxed pace of living, the world-class cuisine and the rich cultural heritage are just some of its many attractions. Not surprising, either, that so many people choose to live here for good. Not every …
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