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Cassie and Charlie - a tale of two Spanish campo dogs rescued from being drowned.81

Cassie and Charlie - a tale of two Spanish campo dogs rescued from being drowned.

They love each other very much and are so happy to be alive :) When my husband and I moved to Spain in 2003, our cat Rika aged 12, and dog Suki, aged 11 came with us. (I shall write about the logistiscs of getting them from the UK to southern Spain...

8 comments    life dogs spain
5 tips to make flying with budget airlines less stressful82

5 tips to make flying with budget airlines less stressful

Do you get stressed out when flying - especially with budget airlines such as Ryanair and easyjet? Well - have a look at my five top tips to make your flying experience less stressful. From the importance of getting to the airport in plenty of time to advice on your baggage - whether it's going in the hold or travelling with hand baggage only - you'll find some helpful information here.

36 comments    stress spain bags
It's never too late to reverse years of bad habits!75

It's never too late to reverse years of bad habits!

It really is never too late to reverse years of bad habits such as smoking, drinking too much and yo-yo dieting. Here are some simple tips to help you rethink these bad lifestyle habits and look forward to a healthy future.

20 comments    health tips skin
Extremes of weather on the Costa del Sol - useful info if you're thinking of moving to your 'Place In The Sun'73

Extremes of weather on the Costa del Sol - useful info if you're thinking of moving to your 'Place In The Sun'

Many people, when they think of southern Spain and the Costa del Sol in particular, envisage endless days of scorching temperatures and blue skies with not a cloud in sight. The reality can be very different as I want to show you here in this glimpse of the weather that you an expect if you come to visit here out of season or move permanently to your dream 'place in the sun'.

49 comments    weather spain rain
The best quick & easy salmon recipe ever73

The best quick & easy salmon recipe ever

This is the best quick & easy salmon recipe ever - healthy, great for a dinner party and can be made with ingredients from your store cupboard

28 comments    food recipe cooking
What to do in Nottingham in a day72

What to do in Nottingham in a day

Nottingham is a wonderful English city known as the 'Queen of the Midlands'set right in the heart of England. It is vibrant and full of character with historic buildings, wonderful shopping and lively bars & restaurants and is compact enough to able to visit all of the main sights in just one day. Here is a guided tour with lovely photographs and a map to help you make the most of your day in Nottingham.

17 comments    what to do robin hood nottingham
Lamb Shanks braised in red wine with rosemary63

Lamb Shanks braised in red wine with rosemary

Lamb shanks braised in red wine with rosemary is wonderfully quick and easy to prepare then left to slowly cook in the oven until the meat is succulent and falling off the bone - it's the perfect comfort food for winter. Step by step instructions with lovely photos illustrating each step.

21 comments    recipe meat red wine
Saltimbocca - Spanish Style!61

Saltimbocca - Spanish Style!

Saltimbocca is a traditional Italian dish made with veal, sage and Parma ham. This is my Spanish twist on the recipe using pork and the Spanish cured ham - Serrano.

12 comments    recipe spanish italian
Choosing the right pushchair or stroller for your lifestyle.71

Choosing the right pushchair or stroller for your lifestyle.

How to choose the right pushchair or stroller for your lifestyle? Are you confused by the different types of strollers now available - the traditional easily managed stroller, the all terrain for the active parent or the versatile travel system - which is best for your particular lifestyle? Here the merits of each are explained to help you make the right decision.

4 comments    car parents lifestyle
What to expect when you go for a mammogram69

What to expect when you go for a mammogram

The age that you are when you are first called for a mammogram, and how frequently thereafter, varies from country to country. For example women in the United States are routinely screened every one to two...

11 comments    women cancer test
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