FEATURED POSTS
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Food 
15th February 2017 Ciao Bella
D and I have been on a low-carb diet following a two-week visit to the folks back home in England and gigantic meals throughout the stay there. Every new house meant another lunch or dinner, or even brunch, sometimes all three in the same day. This, of course, led to expanding waistlines and ultimately – […]
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Art 
14th February 2017 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FEDDE CARROZA
VALENCIA COMIC: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FEDDE CARROZA 1. Tell us something about your background I have always been passionate about drawing since I have had the use of reason. Although I started to work at a very young age to support the family, I was always combining this when I could with drawing and learning […]
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Sports 
13th February 2017 OUT ON A LIM
VALENCIA FOOTBALL: ” OUT ON A LIM “ Make no mistake about it, Valencia are in absolute turmoil both on and off the pitch and are well and truly in a relegation battle to maintain their La Liga status for next season. The club started their new year in the headlines for all the wrong […]
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Food 
27th January 2017 SANTA COMPANYA TAPAS BAR
SANTA COMPANYA: INTERVIEW WITH OWNER RUFO 1. Tell us something about your background Since I came to Valencia 15 years ago, I have dedicated myself to the world of cuisine in a diverse manner via restaurants, catering and bars. First-hand, I have seen how Valencia gastronomy has really developed, paying special attention to the world […]
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Health 
18th December 2016 La Botiga del Aloe
SHOPPING: La Botiga del Aloe Now conveniently located near the Mercado Central, this health shop has been serving satisfied customers since 2001. You will find comprehensive holistic treatments with natural cosmetics for the body, mind and the emotions… Check out their impressive range of Aloe Vera products and Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Bach Flower Remedies. Their […]
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Nightlife 
17th December 2016 CLUBLAND DECEMBER 2016 & JANUARY 2017
CLUBLAND VALENCIA DECEMBER & JANUARY A Clubbing Carol Let’s face it; Valencia may not be the European city with the most outstanding atmosphere at Christmas. Nevertheless, you won’t find many places – at least in the northern hemisphere- where you can still have a drink sitting outside and then enjoy open air ice-skating in the […]
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Sports 
16th December 2016 ANNUS HORRIBILIS
VALENCIA FOOTBALL: ANNUS HORRIBILIS 2016 has been a horrible year for Valencia fans and at the moment the signals do not look good for any signs of improvement in 2017. The club continues to haemorrhage badly, both on and off the pitch, and decisions made at the top level continue to bamboozle and astound the […]
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Food 
10th December 2016 VEGETARIAN HAGGIS
VEGETARIAN HAGGIS By Helen Westwater: La Ola Fresca Chances are that at Christmas you joyfully belt out the chorus of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at New Year’s Eve celebrations and never have had a clue about the rest of the lyrics or the origins of the song. So getting ready for the festive season, the pen behind […]
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Food 
9th December 2016 RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH
YUSO We went for lunch at this new venture of brothers and partners Willy and Jaime on Friday. Valencian resident D, myself and P on a flying visit from cold and dank London. It wasn’t quite warm enough when we arrived to sit on their ample terrace, so we took a table on one of […]
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Nightlife 
17th November 2016 TRADITIONAL PUBS
BEERS & TRAVELS BAR ‘Beers & Travels Bar’ is new and set in the heart of the old town and just a stone’s throw from the legendary Torres de Serranos. This traditional pub is a logical progression from their ‘Beer & Travels’ shop in the same street, which has 350 beers to choose from and […]
