Andalucians have a sense of local loyalty like noone I’ve ever encountered. They are fiercely proud of their Andalucian-ness, with famous cultural markers such as Moorish architecture, flamenco, bullfighting and Lorca inspiring the kind of adoration that borders on obsession. This sense…
Eco Sevilla – part 2: for the grown-ups
Yesterday I wrote about the excellent and popular activities available for eco-kids at the first-ever eco show in Seville, held last week. Today I’ll tell you about some of the more grown-up excitements which I came across, foodie and otherwise.…
Seville’s new Eco show – a hit with the kids
It shows just how important social media has become in promoting events, that over 60% of those polled on Eco Sevilla’s website about how they had heard about the show, had seen it mentioned on FB, Twitter or similar –…
Stolen babies: part 3. Spain’s shame
It’s back in the news again, this time because of an excellent BBC2 documentary which was broadcast last night. The stolen babies scandal is taking on a higher profile. I’ve blogged about it in the past, having tracked developments in…
The lost craft of writing, or how I need to rediscover my mojo
Like most journalists, I originally got into the profession because I love writing. I love the craft, the form, the polishing; expressing myself, then tweaking and fiddling with the phrasing and structure until, at last, I’m happy. But as the…