How much do you actually know about your home city? There is a lot to learn and discover, but here is a good start: 138 B.C. The foundation of the city of Valencia as a Roman colony. 714 By then Valencia had surrendered under the Muslim rule. The influence of Islamic culture can still be […]
Being Pregnant and Giving Birth in Valencia
Author: Elina Salvador Are you expecting a baby? Congratulations! If you are a newcomer in Spain and Valencia, you may have some questions regarding the healthcare. Based on my own experience and that of women I know, I would dare to say that in general they take a good care of you and your baby […]
Interview with Linda from Moving to Valencia
Linda Svilane being interviewed by Daniel Norell from Lifehacks for Expats
Moving to Valencia part II
We helped Mat and Kat move to Valencia from the UK in December 2016. This is the second part of their experience of moving to Valencia, you can read the first part here. Arrival Pro tip: If you’re going to book somewhere temporary, make sure it has a large spare room so you can […]
Mascletá Valencia
It is not only about seeing and hearing, Mascletá is something you should feel in your chest. You should not be surprised when your Valencian taxi driver ups the volume on the radio just for listening Mascletá. And if you ask some knowledgable locals, they might share with you where the loudest spots in plaza […]
