Sevilla November 2014
I retreated to this charming small apartment (rented through Airbnb) right in the centre of Sevilla , seeking total isolation and the...
What does Tarifa have to offer to the expatriate community ....?
When you are 10 You are past the sand castle stage, but the dunes present a challenge to climb and to ‘sand-board’ . Get a ‘head start’...
AGEING
It is quite possible that the following is of little interest to others than myself. That’s fine by me. On the other hand, I am...
People Watching
Nowhere could be better for this ‘occupation’ than Tarifa with its mix of locals, ages, expats and immigrants. It is a colourful...
Adventure Tour to Morocco end October 2013
Seven Gazelles (as we are called in Morocco) ranging in age from 40 to 80, representing four nationalities, and all living in -or with...
The season of the summer stress
Only some 20 years ago, Tarifa was an unspoilt fishing village. Now renowned as a High Wind area and a kite/wind surfer’s paradise,...
Part 7: Make a list of the pros and cons
Pro : It can be a lot of fun. You meet a lot of very interesting people who are in a good mood because they are on holiday. Remember, you...
Part 6: So you think you want to run a guesthouse? My advice?
Think long and think hard. It is hard work, and it is not a ‘get rich quick’ business. Running a small Bed and Breakfast with a few rooms...
Part 5: Our guests
All guest house owners have funny stories to tell about mishaps, double bookings, lovely and not so lovely guests. We give a dinner once...
Part 4: Opening and running a guesthouse
When you open it seems like a good idea to invite friends and contacts to stay as NPG’s in the various apartments to try them out. When...
