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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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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…

Olives, Olive Groves and More
My Spanish Dream

Olives, Olive Groves and More

by crazyloon56February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

As the hours unfold, I am learning more about the other tour participants. Everyone has led such interesting lives. Most of them live here for all or part of the year. It is easier when…

Breaking Away From Torre Del Mar
My Spanish Dream

Breaking Away From Torre Del Mar

by crazyloon56February 21, 2025January 11, 2026

It is time to venture away from Torre Del Mar for a while, to explore other parts of Andalusia. Today, I am heading to the Province of Jaén in the northeast for 3 days to…

Celebrating Carnaval in Torre Del Mar, Spain
My Spanish Dream

Celebrating Carnaval in Torre Del Mar, Spain

by crazyloon56February 21, 2025January 11, 2026

What is Carnaval? This is a time of celebration in many cities and towns throughout Spain in the months of February or March depending on where Lent falls in the calendar. In 2025, Wednesday, March…

Living Like a Local
My Spanish Dream

Living Like a Local

by crazyloon56February 14, 2025February 22, 2025

I am thoroughly enjoying the first couple of weeks here in Torre Del Mar. The days are sunny and pleasantly warm in the 18-20C range. I know back home you are getting snow and I…

Sunshine on my shoulders
My Spanish Dream

Sunshine on my shoulders

by crazyloon56February 6, 2025

The sun is shining and not a cloud in the sky. I head to the sea and the promenade. Torre del Mar (TDM) has a 4 kilometre promenade that runs in front of Poniente and…

Me encanta Torre del Mar
My Spanish Dream

Me encanta Torre del Mar

by crazyloon56February 6, 2025February 14, 2025

I flew into Malága on Feb 2nd with no issues. Francisco, my driver was smiling while holding my name card, and the 35 minute drive to Torre del Mar (TDM) was pleasant with no traffic.…

Hong Kong/Bangkok Culinary Adventure – My Review
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Hong Kong/Bangkok Culinary Adventure – My Review

by crazyloon56January 18, 2025

Click here to see my testimonial of the Hong Kong/Bangkok Culinary Adventure with GLP Worldwide.

Exploring Thailand’s Hidden Gems: A Day Tour
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Exploring Thailand’s Hidden Gems: A Day Tour

by crazyloon56November 9, 2024January 11, 2026

Yordie and I jump into the van at 0700 after a quick breakfast and along with our guide Tip, we head into the hectic rush hour traffic of Bangkok. The traffic is non-stop here. We…

Exploring Bangkok: Spa Day and Gourmet Dining
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Exploring Bangkok: Spa Day and Gourmet Dining

by crazyloon56November 8, 2024January 11, 2026

Last night, Yordie washed all her clothes and running shoes to get the filth off from the tuk-tuk experience. It was difficult winding down due to all the excitement. We were still laughing about the…

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