Getting your motorbike licence
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You'd think getting a motorbike is pretty straightforward, especially if you've had a points free driving licence for 40 years. Think again, it's a f@@king nightmare. And bloody expensive. I've only just stared lessons, but this is my experience thus far.

Bosch Kiox display upgrade cannonade
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My Cannondale Ebike came with the Purion display as standard. It's "OK" as a basic display goes. But it's very fiddly to use, especially when mated with the Volspeed tuning box, and offers very limited data. So I decided to upgrade to the newer Kiox.

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The Costa del Sol, with its long stretches of golden sand, is a haven for sunseekers. But nestled amongst the typical beaches of Torrox lies a rarity ...

Piaggio Liberty 125
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Ya, OK. Calling it a motorbike is a stretch. I'd previously have called it a scooter, but that term is now used solely for electric scooters, so maybe I should call it a moped? But that terms doesn't exist in Spain, where I've bought it. They call it a "moto", so that's what it is, a moto!

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We recently stayed in Granada for a few days. I got to do some walks and runs in the Sierra Nevada national park and we caught a local festival on a day trip into the city.

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On a trip to Nerja for some lunch, we were lucky enough to turn up on the day of the san isidro festival. There was a service in the large church on the Balcon De Europa, then a procession throught the town.

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If you've ever wandered down from Torrox Pueblo to Torrox Costa, you've most likely noticed, about halfway down, an old ruined factory with a massive ...

Changes to tax rule for holiday homes in Spain
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This is a blog post I wrote for another website, but I felt it worth adding here too. The rules holiday rental income tax in Spain has changed in 2024. And for once, it's a change that will actually save hosts money! Read on for the full article.

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Even though I am still a relative newbie to owning a holiday home in Spain (I bought mine in 2022), I often get asked for advice on choosing the right house and getting it ready for guests. So here are my top tips for picking the right rental property and buying a home in Spain.

Ronda Spain gallery 2024
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in a recent Spain trip we did a day trip to Ronda we also headed up to Setenil De Las Bodegas, which is a small village with the famous overhanging rock street.

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