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Author: crazyloon56

A passionate solo traveller and food culture enthusiast. I appreciate good laughs, adventure, and great wine with a good meal. Above all, I search for excellent service experiences. I will be happy to recommend if I receive that experience and will be sure to share my horror stories all in a fair and humorous way. I look forward to sharing my travels with you all. Come follow along!
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Using Your Cellular Phone While Travelling
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Using Your Cellular Phone While Travelling

by crazyloon56January 12, 2026

Although we enjoy our time away from our regular schedule, we still love to be connected to our family and friends back home. You might also need to stay in touch with work. Usually, staying…

Top Tips for Enjoying Local Street Food Globally
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Top Tips for Enjoying Local Street Food Globally

by crazyloon56January 12, 2026

Floating market in Thailand Go to the Local Market: When I travel, I like to head to the market and sample the local delicacies. I must admit my palate is quite adventurous which makes trying…

The Last Day
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The Last Day

by crazyloon56March 26, 2025January 12, 2026

Today is MaryAnn’s final full day with me. She will have to get up very early as Paco will be picking her up at 3:30 am. I have made certain she has a ‘to go’…

This is a Rest Day
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This is a Rest Day

by crazyloon56March 25, 2025

We had a late start this morning, and the weatherman is forecasting storms laters. The Iberian peninsula received lots of rain last night and believe me, we got our fair share. After a terrific breakfast…

Nerja
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Nerja

by crazyloon56March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

La Luna Coming back from Ronda, we are hankering for something crunchy and decide on nachos at Restaurante Tulum on the Paseo Larios. Delicious! We walked off the calories along the promenade. It is a…

Exploring the Incredible Andalusían Sites of Sentinel de Las Bodegas and Ronda
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Exploring the Incredible Andalusían Sites of Sentinel de Las Bodegas and Ronda

by crazyloon56March 23, 2025March 23, 2025

Today is going to be an action-packed day and this blog post will be longer than usual. Grab a beverage, sit back and enjoy these two incredible places in Andalusía. Today we will be touring…

Caleta de Vélez
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Caleta de Vélez

by crazyloon56March 21, 2025

MaryAnn asked me what I would like to do today. I was tired from all the walking and rain yesterday so I suggested we walk into Caleta de Vélez along the seaside promenade. But first,…

MaryAnn Does Málaga
My Spanish Dream

MaryAnn Does Málaga

by crazyloon56March 20, 2025

Riding the Bus Over to the bus station we head this morning. Rain is threatening, but so far so good. It’s a 10 minute walk from the apartment, past the fountain of the newly renovated…

I Have Company!
My Spanish Dream

I Have Company!

by crazyloon56March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

My dear friend MaryAnn came to visit for a couple of weeks. This is an opportunity for someone back home to experience Torre Del Mar through my eyes. As the sun peeks through the clouds…

A Castle, A Cathedral and Chuckles
My Spanish Dream

A Castle, A Cathedral and Chuckles

by crazyloon56February 26, 2025

What contributed to a good night’s sleep? It might have been the vino tinto and the substantial tapas, or the late night listening to the Real Madrid game, or perhaps the fabulous mattress. I wish…

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