Category: In Depth

Explaining how Spanish names work and when to use Don and Doña rather than Señor y Señora.

Trying to make a complicated situation easier for everyone as travel starts to open up once again to Lanzarote.

We all know and love the iconic tourist attractions across the island. But what were they like before Manrique changed them?

One of Lanzarote’s great success stories is that of Colegio Hispano Britanico, the school in Puerto del Carmen.

Some quick tips on the difference between Canarian and Castilian Spanish.

Here’s the itinerary for our 8 islands road trip this summer, for those who wanted to see it with a view to doing something similar.

Mike’s thoughts on how things need to change in Spain if we are to attract digital nomads and entrepreneurs to help to rebuild our post Covid economy.

Reminiscing about Steve, who was one of Lanzarote’s interesting characters when we first arrived on the island. He ran the only curry restaurant here, and rented out cars to residents who couldn’t get finance.

Our suggestions for the island’s really special restaurants. Ones that fall into the “fine dining” category.

Easter in Spain is quite different to many countries. It’s the most important event on the religious calendar, and is a time for families to get together.