If you enjoy the majestic mystery of heading off into the wilderness not entirely sure of where you are going, then do not read on. Simply head to San Facundo and walk into the mountains. If, however, you like a little more substance to your itinerary then here are a few details fleshed out about … Continue reading How to find … Matavenero, Spain
How to find … El Valle de Sensaciones, Spain
All visits must be pre-arranged and they would prefer you to attend a course or workshop (see listings on the website) rather than just do a tour. However, email them and let them know your interests. El Valle de Sensaciones is just south east of Yátor in the Alpujarras in Andalucia, Spain. If you are coming from … Continue reading How to find … El Valle de Sensaciones, Spain
Matavenero, León, Spain
High in the mountains of León province, north west Spain, is an eco-village crafted from the site of an abandoned village. Unfortunately I did not make it to the site and there is an excellent first-hand account by Tony Wrench in Permaculture Magazine if you want to hear from someone what it was like. However, drawing on … Continue reading Matavenero, León, Spain
Trying to visit Matavenero … and failing
I am arrived in Bembibre, west of Leon, north west Spain, mid-afternoon. It immediately struck me as a Spanish version of my home town, functional but lacking any culture and many facilities. I was not inclined to stay. After asking in a cafe I found the taxi rank and it became clear there was only … Continue reading Trying to visit Matavenero … and failing
Challenges of research – going it alone
As a geographer who has always conducted empirical data collection - that is gone into the world and talked to people, looked at what they are doing, taken photographs and recorded interviews - I am experienced in fieldwork. I have visited remote forest protest camps in Australia, interviewed Indigenous activists in rural Queensland, survived flooded tents in … Continue reading Challenges of research – going it alone
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