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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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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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The Essence of a Name
A blog’s domain name is crucial for an online presence, and it’s preferable to choose a name that is as direct and relevant as possible. Some people have asked me why I continue to use “Mindanao Advice” as a brand when this blog no longer focuses on Mindanao and advice.…
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At Balcón de Europa in Nerja
Back in Spain, we took an afternoon trip to Nerja, another famous tourist town just a 20-minute bus ride from La Herradura. I wanted to see the Balcony of Europe, a plateau on the edge of a cliff with grand views of the coast under the mountains and the infinite…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 3: Jomfruland, A Walk on Virgin Land
After visiting Odd Einarson’s exhibit and Christina Soot Kløvig’s gallery, we got invited to Jomfruland. This island is a one-hour ferry ride from Kragerø mainland. Jomfruland is one of the most beautiful places in Southern Norway. The island was formed at the very end of the last ice age, and the ice brought…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 2: A Town with a Great Art History and Many Galleries
There is something special about the coastal town of Kragerø. Many artists have created great art here. Among these artists is Edvard Munch, who, like many others, fell in love with the magic light that embraces the landscape. It is where the ocean and land emerge and create a feeling…
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A Short Visit to Kragerø – Part 1: A Master of Satire and Caricatures
Kragerø is a town on the coast of Telemark in southern Norway. It is known for its many summer tourists and several art galleries. My husband’s father, Odd Einarson, lived here from 1960 to his death in 1991. He was a famous Norwegian cartoonist who made controversial satire before and…
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Girl Power in Norway
A few days ago, I received a question from a friend: “Hey, Grace, is it true that Norwegian women are the ones in charge there?” Most Filipinos are curious about the strong position of women in Northern Europe, and I jokingly replied, “I don’t know, but I see a lot…
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Meetup with Old-time Friends in Oslo
Spain is great, but like all new things, it takes time to get used to it 🙂 I enjoyed the climate and the easy way of living, but I quickly understood that I needed time to be bold enough to practice the Spanish I had learned. When my husband and…