Mark Tullett
Vintage Car Rally
The International Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally is held, every year, in March. It started in 1959. Cars from the pre-1920’s compete...
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Mark Tullett
- Dec 10, 2022
- 1 min
Phones on Planes
The EU is making a major change to its flights which will allow passengers to use 5G whilst travelling. Phone calls and surfing the...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
From Ireland
Did you know a new ‘cruise-ferry' will sail directly from IRELAND Rosslare to SPAIN Bilbao twice a week – bikes 🚴♀️🚴♂️ , foot...
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Mark Tullett
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
Free train travel
Yep, as from the 1st if September local trains have been free and will remain so until the end of the year. Tickets are available to...
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Mark Tullett
- Sep 4, 2022
- 1 min
Tourism Increase
This July there was a great increase in tourism in Catalunya, even on pre-pandemic figures. From my personal point of view I have...
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Mark Tullett
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
Trenet
To get around in Vilanova during the summer there is not only the regular Et Taco-Camping bus route but also the Trenet, a small "train"...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 27, 2022
- 1 min
More Trains...
Another piece of news about trains for you today, also from September for 3 months - some journeys will be free for the 3 months and...
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Mark Tullett
- Jul 26, 2022
- 1 min
Dogs on trains
Dogs have always been allowed in local trains but now Renfe will carry out a pilot test for dogs up to 40 kilos to travel with AVE-Long...
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Mark Tullett
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Rounda Iberica
The council have finally seen sense concerning the Ronda Ibérica (IMO) and will be removing the parking along it's length, creating 2...
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Mark Tullett
- May 4, 2022
- 1 min
Taxi?
Getting a taxi in Vilanova has always been a bit hit and miss, but hourly now the service will be improved as the Garraf region will be...
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Mark Tullett
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
Passport Rules
It seems some people in the UK have been turned away from their flights for not having the correct documentation. (Yet another Brexit...
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Mark Tullett
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
Fuel discount
Effective immediately the Spanish government have authorised a 20c reduction in fuel prices across Spain, 15c will be convered by the...
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Mark Tullett
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
Traffic
Some new/ amended traffic laws came into action this week... Including Mobile Phone - 6 points off your licence for using one while...
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Mark Tullett
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
Borders
Many moons ago I travelled down here with a friend in his car. The story came up on my FB memories so I thought I'd share it here......
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Mark Tullett
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Booster
Travelers heading to Spain will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 booster dose starting next month, becoming the latest country to...
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Mark Tullett
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
Pay to enter
In 2022 non EU citizens will have to pre-register and pay a fee to enter the EU, and then will be able to stay up to 90 days. This has...
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Mark Tullett
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Emissions
By the end of 2022 any town/city of over 20,000 inhabitants will have to have car emission conto zones. As Vilanova is well above that...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
Bus
Continuing our theme of travel this week we arrive at the bus service between VnG and Barcelona. Another excellent and regular service...
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Mark Tullett
- Nov 18, 2021
- 1 min
Train
A day out in Barcelona is always a welcome break, even if you're here on holiday. At the moment it's ideal for us residents being...
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Mark Tullett
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Cycle
This week I've had the pleasure of hosting a young man who is cycling around parts of Europe. When he arrived here he had already cycled...
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