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When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer in Spain? (It Depends Who You Are and Who You Ask)
We've all seen that same question pop up in expat groups on repeat: does anyone know a lawyer who speaks English and can actually be trusted? But the answer is different based on every situation, circumstance, and expat's experience. Thankfully, guest writer Olivia, shared the nuanced answers in this simple guide.
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Costa del Sol Like a Local
"The Costa del Sol rewards curiosity." Learn from the first-hand experience of guest writer, Thomas how you, too, can experience Spain's sunny southern region like a local.
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Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)
Five years later, Dani updates you on the outcome of all her "friend-dating," in an effort to create a deeper sense of community for herself and her family in the south of Spain.
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Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain
Guest writer and photographer in Spain, Julia, shares all of her tips on how to make a family photo session with a toddler successful. Learn why shorter sessions return the best photos and what parents can do to create a positive experience for all.
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Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa
Thinking about moving to Spain as a Latin American citizen? This is guest writer, Alejandra's real timeline, visa comparison process, legal consultations, financial planning, and step-by-step strategy using the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa.
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What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco
Guest writer, Anthony, shares all the insider tips he's learned about being a NALCAP (auxiliares) teacher in The Basque Country (also known as País Vasco, also known as Euskadi).
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Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)
In the first installment of this series, Dani shares what she's learned thus far about the process of procuring a driver's license in Spain to help you select the right driving school (autoescuela) for you.
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Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency
In this blog post, guest writer Jennifer of Bueno Spanish shares about rich encoding techniques, an approach to language learning that will help you acquire new vocabulary more easily and effectively. Use her tactical tips to improve your Spanish fluency wherever you live!
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What’s the Difference Between a Spanish Coach and a Spanish Teacher?
Dear Kim, We love that you’ve decided to learn Spanish (or further your study of Spanish) and integrate into life in Spain! We talk about language-learning a lot here on the blog and so you might already be familiar with some common options like apps, books, and tutors. However, did you know there’s another, less common but incredibly powerful way to learn Spanish? It’s working with a Spanish Coach, who offers a unique blend of teaching and life coaching. We’ll be honest, we weren’t super familiar with language coaching ourselves until recently, but when we connected with Jaime Valencia, the director of ABLA Academy, we were immediately intrigued! Coach Jaime…
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Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots
Dear Reba, We’re so excited you’ve decided to visit Valencia, Spain! We love the idea of really taking time to immerse oneself in everything a destination has to offer and we therefore typically recommend having at least a few days to enjoy this charming city. However, we understand that time is often limited and, even if you’re only in Valencia for a stopover between other destinations, you can still see a ton and make the most of your day in Valencia. Today’s guest writer, Eduardo Campestrini, is a travel writer who loves discovering new places in Europe. He has a special interest in Spain and enjoys sharing tips about cities…
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How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country
Dear Emily, Learning a language is hard but maintaining that language, especially when living in a country that doesn’t speak the language, may be even harder. I have lived outside of Spain for over five years, however, I am using Spanish more than ever now that I have a little one in my life, trying to ensure that their language learning journey starts sooner than my own. I have to admit that even though it is something that I have wanted to do, talking to a child in my non-native language means I have to work hard to keep it as up-to-date as I can (with the investment I am…
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Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman
Guest writer Camilla Quintana walks you through the steps she uses with her clients to help them feel more empowered and in control of their path and story. With her thoughtful insights, you too can embrace your empowered expat woman.
