Not speaking the local language -Problems when ‘No hablo mucho español’

When moving abroad to Spain the fact that I wasn’t great at speaking Spanish wasn’t a huge concern for me. Not because I thought everyone would speak English, more that my job would be to teach people to speak English and then away from my job I hoped my girlfriend and I would be able … More Not speaking the local language -Problems when ‘No hablo mucho español’

The Secret Passage – cheapest flights from South America to UK

For anyone possessing an excellent memory who read my post ‘Frankfurt to Bogota’ from well over a year ago (https://geordieunsure.com/2015/02/18/hello-world/) you will be aware of the drama I occasionally cause myself in search of the cheapest flight. I learned a valuable lesson to always check the proximity of the airport to the city Ryanair claim … More The Secret Passage – cheapest flights from South America to UK

What to do in Koutouloufari, Crete

After years of travelling to far-reaching and sometimes exotic places I had longed for a ‘typical week away’ in the Mediterranean doing nothing but drink local beer next to sandy beaches, reading a lot and eating a lot more. Don’t get me wrong, I love a thrilling zip-line, an interesting walking tour or a breath-taking (literally) mountain hike … More What to do in Koutouloufari, Crete