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31st July 2026 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR SOUL RECOGNIZES THE TRUTH: AN ENCOUNTER WITH CELINNE DA COSTA
I want to be honest with you about something before I even tell you about the interview. I knew before I sat down across from Celinne Da Costa that this conversation was going to change me. Not because I had prepared for it, although I had. And not because I was nervous, although I was […]
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food and drink 
31st July 2026 Bartínez, the newish bar in the centre of Valencia for great tapas!
The centrally located establishment, located at 3 Av. Mª Cristina, offers local produce from the Central Market, with a clear focus on bar and terrace service. The small portions and the ever-changing wine list are the stars of the non-stop kitchen, seven days a week. A place to eat and drink quickly, with quality food […]
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opticians 
31st July 2026 A TRIP TO ‘CENTRO OPTICÓ CLÍNICO LOSAN’ (EXPERT OPTICIANS)
In Valencia, I had the pleasure of visiting ‘Centro Opticó Clínico Losan’ to learn about the clinic and what they provide. The clinic is not new to the city and has been around for 26 years. There are two opticians / eye specialists and a staff of technicians, one of which speaks English fluently. All […]
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Places 
30th July 2026 MALVARROSA AND ‘CABAÑAL’: VALENCIA’S COASTAL HUB OF CULTURE AND LEISURE
Discover the marvellous Malvarrosa beach, with the captivating architecture and history of ‘Cabañal’ is just a stone’s throw away. Valencia’s popular must-visit beach, Malvarrosa, offers a plethora of activities, restaurants, and views to behold. With the colourful tiled façades of Cabañal, kill two birds with one stone in this bustling part of the city of […]
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drinks 
29th July 2026 IT’S PIMM’S O’CLOCK! By Helen Westwater of ‘La Ola Fresca’
Summer is a time to enjoy that drink that is the epitome of verano, a refreshing cup of Pimm’s. In case you can’t get your hands on it, as the liqueur itself is not so readily available here in Spain, we trace its origins back to the 1840s and an oyster bar in the city […]
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finances 
28th July 2026 NOT ALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN SPAIN ARE THE SAME: HERE’S WHY
Many people around the world harbour apprehension about the finance sector. Seldom is this from a lack of financial information being available, instead it’s often due to a lack of clarity. Financial firms produce an endless stream of reports, forecasts and commentary. Yet despite all this data, many of us still feel uninformed about how […]
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transport 
28th July 2026 VALENBISI BIKES: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND VALENCIA?
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city with a population of almost a million, and it’s very walkable, but sometimes walking can take too long, or you want to see more of the city faster, which raises the question in any eager visitor’s mind: What’s the best way to get around? Well, if you’re me, you purchased […]
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Food 
27th July 2026 CELEBRATE WORLD CHEESECAKE DAY THIS JULY 30TH WITH A SLICE IN VALENCIA!
Cheesecake is a universally beloved sweet treat. This is especially true in Spain; the dessert originates in the Mediterranean and makes for a fantastic sweet treat after dining at a restaurant. For a nice sit-down experience with a special slice of cheesecake, visit Timoteo. But what makes this cake so special? It has a touch […]
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Places 
27th July 2026 A WEEKEND IN LONDON: ICONIC, OVERWHELMING, AND COMPLETELY WORTH IT!
There is a version of London that exists in everyone’s imagination before they actually go. Big red buses, black cabs, rain, and the kind of history that feels too large to fit inside a single city. Having now actually spent time there, I can confirm that version is both accurate and wildly incomplete, because the […]
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coffee 
26th July 2026 ‘CAFÉSOY’ EXPANDS IN SPAIN!
Cafésoy is a high-quality coffee supplier with its own roastery in Burriana. The company started 15 years ago outside of Valencia in Alaquás and is expanding to Madrid. The company supplies a diverse variety of coffee and coffee makers. From whole beans to espresso coffees and a decaffeinated lineup made from 100% Arabica coffee, which […]
