By 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
Spain bank holiday calendar 2021
When you live in Spain there always seems to be some kind of holiday or fiesta day, whether nationally or locally. Many expats call bank holidays in Spain “Red Days” because they are always marked in red on calendars and in diaries. It’s important to know when the bank holidays
Why living abroad is good for kids
When we announced we were moving to Spain most people’s main questions revolved around moving Holly to another country. How to move without too much stress to our daughter was obviously a big fear but we were firm believers that living abroad is good for kids. People wanted to know
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
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
Apps all expats in Spain need on their smartphones
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
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
