All countries have their own traditions, especially when it comes to celebrating Christmas and the New Year. In Spain, there are quite a few traditions and superstitions that we discovered when we spent our first festive period here last year. So, if you’re spending Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve or ‘old night’) in Spain, or just…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
