Amanda Payne
Amanda was born and brought up in Zimbabwe, moving to the UK in 1982, where she held a variety of jobs including working in Harrods and as an entertainer in an Residential Home for the Eldely ( yes, she does know all the words to "Its a Long Way To Tipperary!) Amanda has two daughters from two marriages and is currently single. Amanda has a BA ( Hons) degree with the Open University which took some doing whilst working full time and being a mother.
Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 30, Amanda and her family made the move to Spain nine years ago where she now currently lives. It must be the effects of all that sun, sea and sangria but Amanda's long held love of writing actually got her employed at a local English speaking newspaper as a journalist. She went on from there to work as a journalist and then editor at other local papers and a magazine for a number of years. Unfortunately, further health problems have made full time work an impossibility but those words still need to escape, so she is now a freelance writer. Amanda is also co-owner of the website www.expatfamiliesinspain.com
Latest Articles
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Famous Spanish Judge Barred from Bench for Eleven Years
Baltasar Garzón, arguably the most famous judge in Spain, has been banned for eleven years from practising law.
Feb 13, 2012
- Amanda Payne
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The Three Kings Tradition in Spain
Los Reyes Magos bring presents to all the good children in Spain on the 6th of January
Dec 6, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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History of the Belén in Spain
The ´belén' or nativity scene is an important part of Spanish Christmas celebrations
Dec 6, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo: Spanish Baroque Artist
The most famous Baroque Spanish artist of his time Murillo's works, having fallen out of style, are now back in their rightful place in Spain's art history.
Nov 17, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Volcanic Activity Worsens on Canary Island
The islanders on El Hierro, one of the seven Canary Islands, are living in fear of a major land eruption
Nov 9, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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British Tourists Killed In Flash Flood on Spain's Costa Blanca
A British couple on holiday in Spain died during what should have been an enjoyable visit to a local market.
Oct 22, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Canary Island Suffers Second Volcanic Eruption
The island of El Hierro is under red alert, with residents being prepared for a possible evacuation
Oct 11, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Volcanic Eruption Suspected On Canary Island
Following weeks of tremors, new seismic activity on the island of El Hierro is suspected to be an undersea volcanic eruption
Oct 10, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Threatened Gull Stages Comeback in Spain
Once heading towards extinction, the Audouin's Gull is making a remarkable comeback in the salt lakes of the Costa Blanca, Spain
Oct 10, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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Duchess of Alba Marries for the Third Time, Aged 85
The somewhat eccentric Duchess of Alba gets married for the third time despite family opposition
Oct 4, 2011
- Amanda Payne
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