Confessions of an Explorer
Adventure, Photography & Travel
Exploring the World, One Destination at a Time
Have you ever felt that there was somewhere you absolutely had to be but you didn’t know where? Or maybe you woke up one morning with the realization that there was a whole world out there waiting to be experienced, but time was not on your side. On entering middle-age the itch to “up sticks” and become nomads finally got the better of us. So, we hit the road!
Preparing for this journey was slow and by no means easy – from the time the initial thought took hold to the day we boarded the plane nearly five years had passed! It takes time to pack up a life and figure out a new path. Not only did we have to decide what to do with all our earthly belongings, we needed to figure out what format our journey would take. We had no intention of staying in hostels and travelling around the world with back-packs. So, what would our journey look like? We weren’t sure, but we were ready to find out! It turns out our journey has started in Spain and we’re currently living in Madrid.
Welcome, we’re Erik and Helene. Join us as we explore the next phase of our lives and discover where the road leads us. We’ll be sharing our experiences living as expats in Spain whilst travelling at every available opportunity. We also plan to share some tips and insights for mature travellers like us.
Travel History
We’ve been exploring the world since our mid-twenties when film cameras were still in vogue. A few decades may have past but we’re still as curious as ever about what’s around the next corner.
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Our Travels
We’ve been in Spain for the past eighteen months. We have travelled to some amazing destinations, including some cities that are on everyone’s bucket list – Barcelona, Granada and Cordoba. We meandered through some of the most beautiful regions in the country, including Galicia, Andalusia and the Basque Country.
A Week in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that truly has it all – from breathtaking architectural masterpieces to delicious local cuisine and a rich cultural heritage. Located on the northeastern coast of Spain, this cosmopolitan city is a perfect destination for travelers who want to...
Exploring the Province of Madrid – Aranjuez
Were it not for the fact that we arrived in the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown in January 2021, we may never have discovered all the hidden gems of the larger community/province of Madrid. During this challenging time everyone was restricted to their provinces....
Taking on the world’s scariest walkway
We wanted to add a day of hiking to our Andalusia trip and so we decided to tackle what was once known as the “world’s most dangerous walkway “, the El Caminito del Rey (The King's Little Path) in El Chorro, near Ardales in the province of Málaga. As there is a limit...
Our Tips & Tricks For Traveling on a Budget
Although we do not travel on a shoe-string, we’ve found a couple of easy ways to stretch our budget whilst traveling in Spain…
Our Upcoming Trips
As our wonderful stay in lovely Spain comes to an end we look forward to exploring the beautiful island of Mauritius in the coming months and years…
Highlights
Here is a video of some of the highlights we’ve experienced during our stay in Spain so far.
Our Favorite Discoveries
1. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa
This fabulous museum did not disappoint! We could have spent a full day marvelling at the building, statues, and various art exhibitions!
2. La Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Construction on this Cathedral started in 1882 and continues to this very day. Designed by the famous Architect Antoni Gaudi, it’s a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles on a truly grand scale. There is so much to take in – from magnificent stained glass windows to hundreds of statues and spectacular choir galleries. An absolute must-see! Prepare yourself for a complete sensory overload!
3. The Alhambra Palace and Fortress Complex, Granada
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is on every list of the top must-see attractions in the world. It’s a spectacular complex containing palaces, gardens, courtyards, fountains, walls, towers and much more. We spent a full day there and then went back for an evening tour of the Nasrid Palace the following evening. Truly memorable!
Travel Gallery
These are just a few of our favourite sights and places. A picture may paint a thousand words but it also brings back many wonderful memories of travels past.
