By Alicante is a great location, whether for a family holiday or just a day out. This seaside city has so much to offer for all ages, you will have plenty to keep you busy. We know what it’s like though when you go on holiday with children and need to
Things to do on the Costa Blanca when it rains
We have had some awful weather here on the Costa Blanca recently – March was the rainiest month since 1927, and so far April has been a bit hit and miss. When you come to Spain on holiday, you’re not usually prepared for rain and we have had a lot
Things to do in Valencia with kids
Before moving to Spain we had never visited Valencia. You don’t seem to hear as much about this city as you do Barcelona or Madrid, but it’s such an amazing place to visit and has become one of our favourites. A perfect mix of old and new, there is so
By 12 things to do in Benidorm
Benidorm on the Costa Blanca is known for being a popular tourist destination for British holidaymakers, full of Irish pubs and karaoke bars. But, there’s more to Benidorm than drunk tourists and bad singing! For example do you know much about the history of Benidorm? There’s evidence of small settlements
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
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
6 child-friendly Spanish tapas
If you’re new to Spain, or missing Spain and fancy having a Spanish night at home, trying different Spanish dishes is a great idea. If you have kids. finding something they’ll eat without complaining can be difficult but there are lots of child-friendly Spanish tapas you can try. Spain is
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
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
The Spanish school system explained
If you’re a family planning on moving to Spain, the question what to do about schools will probably be one of your biggest concerns. Trying to get your head around the Spanish school system can be confusing, especially if you don’t yet speak Spanish. We also found that there seems