First Visit to the BioParc (Valencia Zoo)
This morning, we took the first of what will likely be many trips to Valencia’s brand new zoo, the BioParc. I had been skeptical: partly because I dislike zoos and…
This morning, we took the first of what will likely be many trips to Valencia’s brand new zoo, the BioParc. I had been skeptical: partly because I dislike zoos and…
We've not been in Valencia for long, but a few times, we've had to meet people somewhere in the city. On 3 separate occasions, the person we were scheduled to…
Tomorrow, Valencia's next great attraction is opening its doors -- the BioParc. Part of a new generation of zoos, the Bioparc rejects cages in favor of natural terrain and a…
At 7:45pm, on the last Sunday of February, Las Fallas festival is officially inaugurated. We went last night and stood in the rain with thousands of cheering, singing and shouting…
At 7:30am, I shot out of bed and looked around frantically for a bible, certain that Armageddon was upon us. A few seconds later, I remembered that I'm not the…
In Valencia, Libreria Patagonia is the only bookstore you'll ever need for maps, travel guides or hiking supplies. I stumbled upon this wonderful shop last week, and nearly dropped a…
We had a harder time finding a suitable apartment in Valencia than we had expected. There are plenty of agencies and resources who'd like to help, but not many are…
Our French Bulldog Chucky has arrived in Valencia. Getting her to Spain from Ireland was the most difficult part of the move -- no airline flies with dogs from Ireland,…
Feed your inner geek! Gotham Comics - Russafa Gotham Comics has a great selection of original American comics and merchandise -- DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and other popular publishers. They're…
If you want to go jogging, there is one option in the city that really stands out: the former riverbed of the diverted Turia River, which has been converted into…