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 a lot of books about…
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 Spain and we haven’t looked…
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 much to allow you to…
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 you’re already a resident… (If…
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 going out and trying as…
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 will help you through some…
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, and where you can ski in case you’re passionate about snow sports. When visiting Spain on holiday we all tend to think of sun and sandy beaches,…
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’s the first one… Do you know what the traditional Spanish fan is? Spain is a kaleidoscopic melting pot of culture that…
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…
