Adventures in Europe Blog

Valencia Opera House

  • New (and old) Discoveries

    8 June 2026 I try to get these posts done by Sunday night before I go to bed. But I was exhausted last night. So, here we are on Monday.… Read more

  • Ambushed and Gaslit

    31 May 2026 I have to say that this has been the worst week of my two-and-a-half years in Spain. And for the first time, I have asked myself if… Read more

  • Italy comes to Valencia

    24 May, 2026 My friend Francesco on Monday from Venice, Italy. Because my visa situation is so in-flux, I’m reluctant to travel outside of Spain right now. So, instead of… Read more

  • More Guests

    17 May 2024 It was a quiet week for me. On Wednesday, I met Richard and Steve (friends of my friends Jack and Greg in Denver), along with their brother… Read more

  • Friends and Freedom

    10 May 2026 First to all the moms in the US, Happy Mother’s Day! For all the sacrifices our moms have made, for the lessons they have taught us, the… Read more

  • Did the Romans celebrate Mother’s Day?

    3 May, 2026 My friends Sarah and Greg left on Wednesday. It was a blast having them here. But they didn’t go until we had a chance to tour the… Read more

  • Learning more about Valencia

    26 April 2026 I’ve been enjoying my class on Integration into Spain and Valencia. I’m learning a lot about the E U, Spanish history, Spanish government, and a little of… Read more

  • I’m doing it. We did it!

    19 April 2026 Thank you to everyone who reached out after my post of last week. I’m so grateful for the love and support of my friends and loved ones.… Read more

  • Personal news

    13 April 2026 Because so many people have been so kind to both of us, I felt the need to make this week’s blog short and to the point. For… Read more

  • Routine, Soccer and Beach!

    6 April 2026 I hope you enjoyed a meaningful Easter, Passover, or just delightful Spring weekend! Last week was quiet and a return to more routine. Spanish classes, choir practice,… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Jim. After a divorce and then an unexpected layoff, just a couple years prior to retirement, I decided to jump start my retirement dream of living in Europe. After a trip to Spain, and specifically Valencia, I felt I had found my home. Lots of folks have asked to follow my adventures. So, Adventures in Europe was created. Feel free to follow along!

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