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It’s Never Too Late for Love and Art

My husband once told me that art is content given a form that communicates with us on a deeper level. Some days ago, I met a lovely couple that reminded me of this, and there is also a sweet love story involved in today’s post.  I grew up in a hard toil reality where art […]

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Local Events are Changing the World

All of us want to be healthy. Old habits are hard to turn and we need several pushes in the right direction. I have just been to an event in the old castle here in La Herradura that focuses on a more natural lifestyle. I love this kind of event.  La Herradura Natural is an event that brings together […]

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Celebrating the Cross with Flowers and Fiesta

Spain is known as a great holiday destination not only because of its amazing locations but also because of the many festivals happening all year round. Yesterday, a deeply rooted tradition called Cruces de Mayo unfolded in our neighborhood here in La Herradura. It is celebrated at the end of April or the beginning of May on […]

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A Self-Taught Guitarist and His Two Worlds

Our small coastal town, La Herradura, has a strong attractiveness to people with artistic talents. The famous Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia has left a great cultural heritage and musicians from all over the world visit here often. Some settle here and create life and joy around them. Some days ago, my husband and I bade […]

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Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idioma) Meet-up in Almuñecar

I am happy because I’m one step closer to my dream of speaking Spanish fluently. I have discovered a new language meet-up initiative not too far from me. The method of helping each other by sharing knowledge gives confidence, and that is certainly needed when you learn a new language. Immersion with supportive locals in language meet-ups is an efficient […]

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A Surprisingly Good Hair Loss Remedy

When I was a kid, I had very luscious and shiny hair and could never imagine myself losing it. Some months ago, this terrible process started.  I have only myself to blame because I did not know the effects of coloring it too often. Blind about the consequences, I just loved changing my hair color […]