It’s hard for me not to be emotional when writing about my time in Valencia. I’m not sure exactly what is was about the city but it seems to have enchanted me. I was and still am, captivated by all it had to offer. I think naively I’d always seen Spain as a cheap holiday destination rather than somewhere to explore in more depth. I considered places further away more exciting and intriguing but to this day, Valencia remains one of my favourite … [Read more...]
About Sarah Eaton
I grew up in St. Annes, a little seaside town in the north of England. After that, I went off to University in Liverpool and then moved to Saltaire, a World Heritage site near Bradford. I worked in the music industry and enjoyed a varied and interesting career. I have always had a passion for travel and have been lucky enough to visit many countries both near and far. My highlights include walking along the Great Wall of China, seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland and exploring the offerings of Transylvania.
Falles: Flowers & Fire
I was lucky enough to visit Valencia during its traditional Falles celebrations; it was a fantastic experience. Falles is a wild five-day fiesta held in commemoration of Saint Joseph. The celebration is citywide and involves the entire community. Each neighbourhood has an organisation, thecasal faller, that work year long to support the celebrations. Each casal faller produces a construction known as a falla, which is eventually burnt. The … [Read more...]