Loneliness is a common feeling and happens when we have a mismatch between the quantity and quality of social relationships that we have, and those that we want.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Chambao Joaquin, La Herradura
by Hugh MacArthur •
Chambao Joaquín got off to a late start this summer, but having completed the necessary renovations, it soon regained momentum and pulled in the appreciative crowds.
Los Guájares by Elki Sanchez
by David Darby •
Recently we decided on finding a hike (or bushwalk as we antipodeans like to say) and were lucky enough to come across an area just north of Salobreña called Los Guájares
Stand-up Politics
by Jes Rasmussen •
As I write, it is still uncertain whether or not Mr and Mrs Denmark are going to the polling stations this autumn, only little more than a year after the latest election.
Back south
by Marianne Lindahl •
Here up North the ground is covered by yellow, brown and orange leaves, and the branches of birch, rowan, aspen and alder look naked and ascetic against the grey sky.
I’m An Immigrant
by Martin Myall •
You know, I get just a little tired of the likes of Trump and UKIP going on about immigrants – I’m an immigrant; a Brit living his life in Spain.
Interview: Gym Halama
by Bridget Rose O'Haire •
I sat with Gym Halama at her Sandpit Gallery; a converted stables in the orange groves of Chite:
Interview: Roland Fade
by Bridget Rose O'Haire •
I sat down with internationally acclaimed artist Rowland Fade – a self-proclaimed “lone wolf” who moved to Almuñécar in the 60’s – to chat about art, life and no regrets.
Wine Wonders
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Many observational studies have shown that moderate alcohol drinkers have lower rates of diabetes and cardiovascular problems than do nondrinkers or heavy drinkers.
Noise and The Law
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
According to a study of the European Union, 25% of EU citizens are exposed regularly to sound levels above 65 decibels.