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This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

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Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Does the Future of Travel lie in Relationships?
Jan 20

Jan 20 Does the Future of Travel lie in Relationships?

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Covid-19, Granada Concierge, Travel

With the UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab saying things like “Anybody that books a holiday should be prepared to loose their money at short notice.” The travel and tourism industry is bracing itself for another uncertain year…

The Year that was 2020
Jan 1

Jan 1 The Year that was 2020

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Corona Virus, Covid-19, Family, Living Abroad, photography

Who would have guessed that, back at the beginning of 2020, the year would have panned out in such an unforgettable way. Here is our review of the the year that was…2020.

Happy (ish) Christmas!
Dec 25

Dec 25 Happy (ish) Christmas!

Andrew Watson
Christmas, Places to visit, Winter

We recorded a quick festive video for you yesterday on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Hope you enjoy.

Recipe: Toffee Apple and Banana Upside Down Cake
Dec 14

Dec 14 Recipe: Toffee Apple and Banana Upside Down Cake

Ian Rutter
Food, Recipes, Winter

The recipe takes inspiration from a traditional tarte tatin, but with a delicate banana sponge instead of a pastry base.

Things You Save In A Fire
Nov 30

Nov 30 Things You Save In A Fire

Ian Rutter
Bars, Beaches, Covid-19, Granada Concierge, Living Abroad, Local interest, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spain, Winter

We’re shrouded in cloud as winter properly arrives in Moclín and, after a few false starts, it looks as though the Sierra Nevada will finally get a good covering of snow ready for the winter season…

Nigella's Chocolate and Banana Muffins (with additions!)
Nov 27

Nov 27 Nigella's Chocolate and Banana Muffins (with additions!)

Ian Rutter
Food, Recipes, Winter

At times of crisis, we find that Nigella can always be relied upon to come to the rescue…

'is it just me?'
Nov 9

Nov 9 'is it just me?'

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Covid-19, Family, Kickstarter Campaign

Since we decided to close the Bed & Breakfast side of our businesses for a couple of weeks, we have found ourselves cocooned in our own little world so we are lucky in that we have a few projects to keep us occupied…

Two Recipes for Lockdown
Nov 4

Nov 4 Two Recipes for Lockdown

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Challenges, Corona Virus, Covid-19, Food, Granada Concierge, Recipes, Spanish Culture, Tapas

We took the decision a week or so ago to just self-isolate for as long as we need to. We chose to close the Bed & Breakfast to new guests for the time being but that hasn’t meant we’ve not been busy…

We will not be cowed!
Oct 30

Oct 30 We will not be cowed!

Ian Rutter
Autumn, Challenges, Corona Virus, Covid-19, Family, Granada Concierge, Spain, Walking

There are days when it feels as though life is just chip, chip, chipping away at any shreds of optimism and joie de vivre that Covid-19 might have chosen to leave untouched….

Oct 17
Oct 17 "We are a Grandfather"

Ian Rutter
Tapas, Spanish Culture, Granada Concierge, Food, Family, Corona Virus, Challenges

Covid-19, and I am loathe these days to even use the word, has made such a hash of so much of life. Great swathes have been cut through what we took so easily for granted. However, there have been some glimpses of glorious light…

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