Fiona Flores Watson
@fionafloreswatson.bsky.social
Writer, translator and guide in Seville. History nut. Mother of cats, dogs and children. Involuntary teetotal.
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🔴 El alquiler en Triana, Nervión y Los Remedios ya es más caro que en el barrio de Montmatre de París.
✍️ Clara Campos
✍️ Clara Campos
El alquiler en Triana, Nervión y Los Remedios ya es más caro que en el barrio de Montmatre de París
El precio de arrendamiento de los estudios en la capital andaluza se incrementó casi el 25% en un año, mientras que cayó, aunque mínimamente, el de habitaciones y pisos, según el estudio de la plataforma Spotahome
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October 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🔴 El alquiler en Triana, Nervión y Los Remedios ya es más caro que en el barrio de Montmatre de París.
✍️ Clara Campos
✍️ Clara Campos
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours including the Duke of York
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Virginia Giuffre book extract: ‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’
Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his title as the Duke of York, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace.
He said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. Continue reading...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
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Tens of thousands of workers across Spain are expected to go on strike on Wednesday to protest the war in Gaza, despite the recent truce. Here's how it will affect daily life in Spain, including public transport.
What to expect from Spain's general strike on Wednesday
Tens of thousands of workers across Spain are expected to go on strike on Wednesday to protest the war in Gaza, despite the recent truce. Here's how it will affect daily life in Spain, including public transport.
www.thelocal.es
October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Tens of thousands of workers across Spain are expected to go on strike on Wednesday to protest the war in Gaza, despite the recent truce. Here's how it will affect daily life in Spain, including public transport.
Love this piece about names, and the admin nightmare that can be caused around them, by my fellow writing group member Giovanni García Fenech. Insightful and very funny. slate.com/life/2025/10... @slate.com
slate.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Love this piece about names, and the admin nightmare that can be caused around them, by my fellow writing group member Giovanni García Fenech. Insightful and very funny. slate.com/life/2025/10... @slate.com
Calling all history/Roman history/Seville history buffs: how many spectators did Italica’s Roman amphitheatre accommodate? I thought 25,000, but a film I saw there today said 35,000.
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Calling all history/Roman history/Seville history buffs: how many spectators did Italica’s Roman amphitheatre accommodate? I thought 25,000, but a film I saw there today said 35,000.
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Together with @stephdyson.bsky.social and @travmedia.bsky.social, we're using the Talking Travel Writing newsletter to launch our latest mentoring scheme for aspiring travel writers! Details here - please share: travelwriting.substack.com/p/2025-trave...
2025 travel writing mentoring scheme open!
The Talking Travel Writing mentoring scheme is back thanks to sponsorship from TravMedia - find out how to apply here.
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August 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Together with @stephdyson.bsky.social and @travmedia.bsky.social, we're using the Talking Travel Writing newsletter to launch our latest mentoring scheme for aspiring travel writers! Details here - please share: travelwriting.substack.com/p/2025-trave...
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Did you know that there are 20 active wineries in the province of Sevilla? Find out more…👇
New on Bitesize! 🍊
Wines of Sevilla
a centuries-old winemaking tradition
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#sevilla #tapas #spain #bitesizesevilla
Wines of Sevilla
a centuries-old winemaking tradition
shawnhennessey.substack.com/p/wines-of-s...
#sevilla #tapas #spain #bitesizesevilla
Wines of Sevilla
a centuries-old winemaking tradition
shawnhennessey.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Did you know that there are 20 active wineries in the province of Sevilla? Find out more…👇
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Seville expert @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social explains why her glorious city has come top in the Telegraph poll
www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/desti...
www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/desti...
Why Seville is the greatest city in Europe
After being crowned this prestigious title by Telegraph readers, one resident shares what makes the city so charming and unique
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Seville expert @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social explains why her glorious city has come top in the Telegraph poll
www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/desti...
www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/desti...
My review of the Pet Shop Boys concert, part of Icónica Santalucia Sevilla Fest at Plaza de España. andalucia.com/blog/pet-shop-… via @andalucia_com
https://andalucia.com/blog/pet-shop-…
June 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My review of the Pet Shop Boys concert, part of Icónica Santalucia Sevilla Fest at Plaza de España. andalucia.com/blog/pet-shop-… via @andalucia_com
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Outrage over Peru’s decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines. Via @dancollyns.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Outrage over Peru’s decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines
Shock decision has raised fears ancient site with almost 2,000-year-old geoglyphs will be exploited by illegal miners
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Outrage over Peru’s decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines. Via @dancollyns.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Fantastic tasting menu at Tribeca with @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social yesterday. Many thanks to Perico, Fernando and Team for a delightful and delicious afternoon. #sevilla #sevillarestaurant #azahartapas #spain
March 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Fantastic tasting menu at Tribeca with @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social yesterday. Many thanks to Perico, Fernando and Team for a delightful and delicious afternoon. #sevilla #sevillarestaurant #azahartapas #spain
Anyone else struggling with temperature/wardrobe issues? So hard to predict! Lately I am *always* either too hot or too cold when outside.
February 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Anyone else struggling with temperature/wardrobe issues? So hard to predict! Lately I am *always* either too hot or too cold when outside.
Interview about Seville with @edfinntravels feat @NaoFundacion @iconicafest www.sunshineradio.ie/podcasts/sun...
Sunny Seville - The Sunday Show
On this evening's Sunday Show we are in sunny Seville the capital of Andalucia,
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February 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Interview about Seville with @edfinntravels feat @NaoFundacion @iconicafest www.sunshineradio.ie/podcasts/sun...
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This is an evergreen call for pitches - and it is a great one for writers without major bylines. Please share with the bartenders, delivery drivers, cater waiters in your life
January 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This is an evergreen call for pitches - and it is a great one for writers without major bylines. Please share with the bartenders, delivery drivers, cater waiters in your life
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Someone just sent me back an article I'd written saying that they'd run it through ChatGPT and it was full of mistakes. It wasn't: all the 'corrections' were style points that dumbed down the copy.
Copyright theft & environmental costs aside, these damn things are also the enemy of proper writing.
Copyright theft & environmental costs aside, these damn things are also the enemy of proper writing.
January 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Someone just sent me back an article I'd written saying that they'd run it through ChatGPT and it was full of mistakes. It wasn't: all the 'corrections' were style points that dumbed down the copy.
Copyright theft & environmental costs aside, these damn things are also the enemy of proper writing.
Copyright theft & environmental costs aside, these damn things are also the enemy of proper writing.
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Outstanding tasting menu at Eneko Basque Sevilla. Many thanks to Fiona @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social for inviting me along and also to chef Antonio García and team (esp María) for a delightful and delicious experience. Highly recommended 🙌🙌🙌
December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Outstanding tasting menu at Eneko Basque Sevilla. Many thanks to Fiona @fionafloreswatson.bsky.social for inviting me along and also to chef Antonio García and team (esp María) for a delightful and delicious experience. Highly recommended 🙌🙌🙌
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A good first post. @jayrayner1.bsky.social is joining the FT Mag as restaurant critic. @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social is joining as a monthly columnist. @timhayward.bsky.social is becoming the FT's food writer. I don't know what to say other than.... HERE WE GO!!!!!!!! aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
November 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM
A good first post. @jayrayner1.bsky.social is joining the FT Mag as restaurant critic. @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social is joining as a monthly columnist. @timhayward.bsky.social is becoming the FT's food writer. I don't know what to say other than.... HERE WE GO!!!!!!!! aboutus.ft.com/press_releas...
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Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
November 17, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
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People of the Bluesky, things are a bit quiet on the work front. If you need a writer I’m available. I’ve worked for TV, radio, print, advertising - all the medias. If you need help with a corporate Christmas speech, I can add the Lolz mathew-owen.co.uk RT or whatever it is over here, please, cheers
November 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
People of the Bluesky, things are a bit quiet on the work front. If you need a writer I’m available. I’ve worked for TV, radio, print, advertising - all the medias. If you need help with a corporate Christmas speech, I can add the Lolz mathew-owen.co.uk RT or whatever it is over here, please, cheers
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NEW: Guardian & Observer vote overwhelming in favour of strike action in protest of sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
November 19, 2024 at 5:23 PM
NEW: Guardian & Observer vote overwhelming in favour of strike action in protest of sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
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✅ Los estudios del Cenador de Carlos V del Alcázar ratifican que deriva de un recinto almohade del siglo XII
Los estudios del Cenador de Carlos V del Alcázar ratifican que deriva de un recinto almohade del siglo XII | Sevilla Actualidad
Un estudio ha corroborado que el Cenador de Carlos V deriva de una reforma de un gran edificio islámico almohade de final del siglo XII.
www.sevillaactualidad.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM
✅ Los estudios del Cenador de Carlos V del Alcázar ratifican que deriva de un recinto almohade del siglo XII
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Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
November 14, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
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The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:08 PM
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
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“Santiago is like an experiment in capitalism run amok that someone decided to put inside an old medieval city.”
www.fodors.com/world/europe...
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In a Holy City Clogged by Tourism, Locals Say ‘Enough Is Enough’
Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.
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October 19, 2023 at 9:58 AM
“Santiago is like an experiment in capitalism run amok that someone decided to put inside an old medieval city.”
www.fodors.com/world/europe...
www.fodors.com/world/europe...