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 to not to stand out…
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 is obviously a much easier…
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 as of today, 19th November…
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 matter and can be tricky…
We have visited the city of Cartagena in the region of Murcia a couple of times now and it’s a really interesting place to visit with a lot of history to learn about and plenty of interesting, fun, and educational things to do. If you are staying nearby in either Murcia or Alicante, then Cartagena…
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. We’ve listed some of the…
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 known as TEFL. Here we…
One of your main concerns when planning a move to Spain, is probably around what you’ll do for work. Finding a job in Spain can be very difficult, what with the language barrier and high unemployment rates. If you already run a business in the UK, or do freelance work, then it’s a good idea…
So you’ve done it – you moved to Spain! Congratulations! You packed your bags, sold most of your belongings, sorted a place to live…now what? We’ve put together a list of the first things to do when moving to Spain, to help you get settled in your new life. Say ‘hello’ to your neighbours The…
One big thing that draws families to Spain is the lower cost of living compared to the UK. In recent years though the gap has closed and the cost of living in Spain isn’t as cheap as it used to be, however there are some things that are significantly cheaper. Obviously, the cost of living…
