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This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

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Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Bocadillos on the Beach
Aug 8

Aug 8 Bocadillos on the Beach

Ian Rutter
Beaches, Climate, Food, Local interest, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Summer, Weather

This week, we managed to get away to the coast for a day trip. It was organised by the village for the villagers. ¡Vamos a la playa!

Life is not always rosy
Aug 4

Aug 4 Life is not always rosy

Ian Rutter
Beaches, Challenges, Family, House build, Living Abroad, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Summer

It’s been a strange old weekend, and although our life here often looks extremely rosy, life does go on and sometimes it’s not always plain sailing…

For the Head and the Heart.
Jul 28

Jul 28 For the Head and the Heart.

Ian Rutter
Culture, Fiesta, Granada, History, Local interest, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Summer

Yesterday evening, we were in Granada, and so full of love for that city were we that we felt justified in using some carefully selected expletives, for emphasis, you understand…

Recipe: Pork in a Barbecue Sauce
Jul 18

Jul 18 Recipe: Pork in a Barbecue Sauce

Ian Rutter
Food, Recipes

This has been something of a favourite recipe in my family for as long as I can remember. It originally appeared in my (Ian) Mum’s repertoire when she found a recipe for Pork Spareribs a la LBJ in one of the UK national newspapers…

Food and Flamenco
Jul 15

Jul 15 Food and Flamenco

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Spanish Culture, Summer, Granada Concierge

One of the reasons that we have been a little neglectful of our blog lately is that we have been occupied putting together the first two of our 4 Creative Course holidays here in Spain…

Builders! Be gone!
Jul 8

Jul 8 Builders! Be gone!

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Challenges, Expat essentials, House build, Living Abroad

The last time we posted an update on our house-build was back at the beginning of June, when we thought that the project might well have been coming to an end…

Finishing Touches
Jun 8

Jun 8 Finishing Touches

Ian Rutter
Living Abroad, Shopping, Spain, House build

We can’t quite believe that it is almost a month since our last blog post, and we are settling in to our new home. It has taken a bit of time to get used to our new surroundings…

We're in!
Apr 22

Apr 22 We're in!

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Expat essentials, Living Abroad

It’s Easter weekend and we are finally in our new home!

A small dog, a castle, some baths and a bus
Apr 8

Apr 8 A small dog, a castle, some baths and a bus

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Challenges, Culture, History, Local interest, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Spring

As hard weeks go here in Spain, this past week has been up there as one of the hardest. Nothing that dog and a trip out of town with the villagers couldn’t sort out though…

An Englishman's Home....
Mar 6

Mar 6 An Englishman's Home....

Ian Rutter
Architecture, Challenges, Living Abroad, Relocation, Spain

Here we are, in March, and the question that we keep being asked is when will we be in the new house?

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