By When you move to a new country you’ll need all the help you can get to find where things are in your new town, how to translate, and lots more. There are lots of resources online, but if you’re out and about having some useful apps downloaded on your phone
6 places to see snow in Spain
Spain and snow probably aren’t two words that you would normally put together, but there are actually quite a few places where you can see snow in Spain, of course, where you can ski in case you’re passionate about snow sports. When visiting Spain on holiday we all tend to
By 6 Spanish traditions and customs
One of the most fun parts of moving to Spain is learning all about the country’s customs, history and traditions. And there are a lot of great Spanish traditions to learn about. So here, the first one… Do you know what the traditional Spanish fan is? Spain is a kaleidoscopic
How to blend in with the locals in Spain
When you live in Spain, you might want to fit in with the locals and probably don’t want to stick out as a guiri (someone who is an obvious foreigner) if you can help it. Unfortunately, when you have red hair and freckles like I do, it’s a bit hard
Tips for an English child starting school in Spain
Without a doubt the most stressful part of moving to Spain as a family is finding a school for your kids. An English child starting school in Spain can be a stressful time. You can either choose and English speaking International school or a Spanish state school. The first option
Covid update for Spain
We get asked a lot about what the current situation in Spain is like, and there seems to be a lot of misinformation in the British press about what’s going on elsewhere in the world. So, we thought we’d provide a little Covid update for Spain. This information is valid
How to cook a great Spanish Paella
When you move to Spain you need to get used to Spanish food, which is something we’ve found very easy! Paella has always been one of my all-time favourite dishes, even more so now we’re living in Spain. However, knowing how to cook a great Spanish Paella is a different
Things to do in Cartagena
The city of Cartagena on the Costa Calida is only 30 minutes away from Murcia. It’s a very interesting place to visit with a lot of history and plenty of interesting things to do. It’s the perfect destination for a day trip so if you are thinking of visiting, here
Spanish Christmas and New Year’s traditions
Christmas in Spain is a lot of fun, but some of the celebrations and traditions might be quite different to what you’re used to. If it’s your first Christmas in Spain it’s a good idea to find out about some of the most popular Spanish Christmas and New Year’s traditions.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in Spain
Before you take the huge step of moving abroad, you should give some serious thought to what you’re going to do for work. One popular option that gives you the flexibility to work in lots of different countries, as well as online, is Teaching English as a Foreign Language, also
