By Is Spain somewhere you have visited before, or somewhere you long to visit? Whether you’ve been to Spain before or not, you’ll probably have some ideas of what you think it will be like. This might be from previous visits, books about Spain, movies, or from things others have told
8 delicious dishes eaten in Spain during Semana Santa
Easter, or Semana Santa, in Spain is quite a different celebration than in the UK. We noticed that Christmas is so much less commercialised here, and Easter seems to be the same. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is much more about the religious aspect of Easter rather than about chocolate eggs
Celebrating Easter in Spain – Semana Santa
Easter is a big celebration in Spain, known as Semana Santa or Holy Week. We haven’t actually seen any of the Semana Santa celebrations in Spain yet, as obviously last year (our first Easter in Spain) we were in lockdown. This year, while we aren’t in lockdown, Easter celebrations have
When can tourists visit Spain again?
If you don’t live in Spain but are longing to visit, whether for a holiday, to see family, or to scout the area for a potential move, you’re probably wondering when you’ll be allowed to visit Spain again. With lockdown restrictions easing in both the UK and Spain over the
6 tips for expats buying a house in Spain
I worked in estate agency in the UK for 12 years so I was pretty clued up about buying property and all it entails…but it all works quite differently in Spain and we did come across a few unexpected surprises! If you are planning on buying a house in Spain,
You know you’re an expat mum in Spain when…
There are many ways you’ll find yourself adapting to life in Spain, and when you move with a family in tow there will be a lot of changes when it comes to school and kids in general. Most of these are positive changes, I can’t think of anything negative, some
Taking pets from the UK to Spain
When planning a move to Spain, most families understandably want to take their beloved pets with them. When we moved in 2019 it was fairly easy to bring our cat Milo with us – a few jabs and a pet passport and he was ok to travel. Post-Brexit however, taking
Things to know before you move to Spain
No matter how much research you do before you move to Spain, there will always be some unexpected things that surprise you. We haven’t come across anything major that we wish we’d known in advance, but there are a few things that would have been helpful to know. If you’re
You know you’re an expat in Spain when…
There are so many changes when you move to Spain and you’ll be surprised by how quickly you settle into your new way of life. Most of the changes will creep up on you and you won’t even realise at first that your original home country now feels like the
How to help kids adjust to moving abroad
Moving overseas is a huge step for anyone, even more so for children. If you’re planning a move to Spain (or anywhere overseas) it pays to start early with a plan to help your kids adjust to moving abroad. Holly wasn’t impressed when we told her we were moving to
