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Flamenco y Mas: A Colorful Art Feast in Nerja
One of my acquaintances here in La Herradura, Dutch painter and author Renate van Nijen, has given me an experience beyond the ordinary. Yesterday, she opened a colorful art exhibition in Nerja featuring paintings and sculptures constituting a feminine entirety. Her exhibition is titled Flamenco y Más (Flamenco and More).…
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Friendship and Money
While scrolling on my Facebook feeds today, I came across some of my friends’ updates telling the world how pissed off they are regarding people who didn’t pay back private loans. I remembered that a friend borrowed money from me years ago, and I wondered what she would do if…
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Music and the Mysteries of the Universe
In the Philippines, classical music is considered an upper-class phenomenon, and it’s hard for the common man to relate to it. I was brought up like most Filipinos: drenched in pop music. When I arrived in Spain, my knowledge of the great classical music tradition in Europe was almost nonexistent.…
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The Struggle of Learning Spanish
Learning a new language can be a real challenge. I have been self-studying Spanish for some months by using some of the overwhelming resources online. Also, a lot of Latin American versions make it more confusing. I really needed some professional guidance, and when a friend from my yoga class…
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A Little Adventure in the City of Granada, Spain
Granada City is the capital of Granada province in Spain, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, 738 meters above sea level. The city is famous for the Alhambra, a great Moorish fortress built in 1238. The Islamic influence still gives exciting vibes to the fascinating old town, which…
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Good Documentation Service in Manila
As a former real estate agent, I did my best to address my clients’ needs fully. I always made sure to reply quickly with accurate information. Doing so creates a good reputation but requires commitment and knowledge to deliver. I always look for a service provider with the same mission…
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President of the Philippines: What Kind of Man is He?
An interview with my Norwegian Husband about President Duterte President Duterte’s rough and direct speaking style makes dumbfounding headlines worldwide, and people ask, What kind of madman has become president in the Philippines? My Norwegian husband knows the Philippines well, and he wrote an article about Duterte, “The Shadow of an…
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Book Review: Reflections from La Herradura
A Restful Stroll Through a Spanish Holiday Village Renate Van Nijen, a Dutch artist and author, has connected with people she has met in her Spanish paradise, the village of La Herradura, and published their stories in a book she sells online and in local shops. Her straightforward, everyday writing…
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Davao Bombing: Divide or Unite?
I could not help but rant on my Facebook page yesterday about the many insensitive comments regarding the terrorist attack in my hometown, Davao City. It was evening in the Philippines and afternoon here in Spain. I was online and witnessed the breaking news and development of the terrible situation,…
