Deciding to move to Spain was definitely one of the best decisions we’ve ever made, and we haven’t looked back. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some worries (a lot!) about moving abroad. Some of the most common fears about moving to Spain were definitely on our mind for
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Spain
All countries have their own traditions, especially when it comes to celebrating Christmas and the New Year. In Spain, there are quite a few traditions and superstitions that we discovered when we spent our first festive period here last year. So, if you’re spending Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve or ‘old
7 great books about Spain
If you’re missing being able to travel to Spain at the moment, or want to learn more about the country before moving there, there are so many great books about Spain that you can read. I’m a big reader and love to read novels set in foreign countries. I’ve read
Things you’ll love about living in Spain as a family
There are lots of reasons people think about moving abroad, and often a big factor is that they’re after a better life for their family. Spain is a very family orientated country, and a great place to bring up children. It’s 18 months since we moved from the UK to
How to celebrate the holidays away from family
Spending the holidays away from family is something you might have to get used to if you move abroad. If you’ve moved from the UK to Spain, it’s not a huge distance to travel back to see loved ones, but the cost and time off work/school can sometimes be too
Living in Spain after Brexit if you’re already a resident
If you’re currently living in Spain, you may be feeling a bit worried about what Brexit will mean for you. There isn’t long left now as the Withdrawal Agreement deadline is 31st December 2020. Below we’ve listed some things you need to know about living in Spain after Brexit if
10 most popular Spanish dishes
I read a blog a few weeks back about 40 countries rated by their cuisines. Britain sadly was disappointingly low on this list, Spain however was higher up, and will typically feature in any foodie top ten list. Spanish food is quite rustic, nutritious, and delicious – we’ve really enjoyed