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Mediterranean city famed for its Fallas festival, science and arts complex, paella origins, and historic orchard irrigation system, the "huerta."

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Perhaps Spain’s most emblematic dish on an international level, paella traces its humble origins back to the Valencia region. While paella has since spread all over Spain with each region now boasting its own version, foodies looking to uncover the true essence of the rice-based dish should have their appetite fixed on Valencia. Between the family-run establishments that have fed Valencians for generations, contemporary hotspots that are redefining the dish, and charming beachside chiringuitos, no trip to Valencia is complete without a taste of authentic paella. Here’s a guide to some of our favorite paella restaurants in Valencia.

braedentg 5 years ago

Valencia is popular with the digital workforce for its affordability, public parks, long stretching beaches, and cafés to post up in for the workday (or night, whenever works). It’s slightly quieter than Barcelona and Madrid, making it easy to get stuff done, but also embrace Spanish culture. Tapas after work never sounded like a bad idea, anyway. Cost of living: $2,389 USD per month WiFi: 15 mbps

sarahlempa 3 years ago

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  • 6 Best Spanish Paella Restaurants in Valencia, Spain

    When you think of cuisine in Spain, what’s the first dish that pops up in your head? Unless you consider sangria and tapas to be a proper meal, chances are that it’s Spanish paella. What you may not know about this famous rice dish, however, is that its origins proudly trace back to Valencia. Of course, paella […]

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    Planes, trains, hammocks, and the middle of nowhere: we’ll work anywhere that works for us. The life of a digital nomad is certainly free spirited, but there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding where to be a nomad. Towering mountains and white sand beaches certainly are an influence, but the cost of […]

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