The Speakeasy bar: a celebration of 1920s US rebellion

To me ‘Speakeasy’ bars conjure up images of enigmatic and illicit glamour, with the name itself going back to the whispered access passwords required during the 1920s prohibition era. Having managed to have a rare weekend away sans children a few years ago, we finally had an opportunity to visit a bar styled as a…

Visiting the Speakeasy bar: a celebration of 1920s US rebellion

Visiting the speakeasy bar ‘El Paradiso‘ in Barcelona To me ‘Speakeasy’ bars conjure up images of enigmatic and illicit glamour, with the name itself going back to the whispered access passwords required during the 1920s prohibition era. Having managed to have a rare weekend away sans children a few years ago, visiting a speakeasy bar…

Malaga city: a cultural gem

Malaga is a gem in its own right, and offers everything from the cultural delights of its Cathedral and museums, to relaxed beach cocktails and barbecued sardines at the ‘chiringuito’ beach bars.