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Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency
Dear Rafa, Today on the blog we are sharing with you a blog post from Marta Fernández, a native Spanish teacher and coach. After experiencing the cultural and linguistic barriers for over a decade as an expat in Bristol, UK,…
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What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain
Maneuvering your way through medical systems can be scary, especially if you're in a foreign country! If you're pregnant in Spain, here's everything you'll want to know about the pregnancy process, some useful Spanish vocabulary, and thoughts on choosing between…
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3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner
Looking to plan a trip to Barcelona but not sure where to begin? Guest writer Andrés Martinez is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner, and he really knows his way around this popular…
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How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad
Moving abroad is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Guest writer John Harvey knows that the thrill of a beginning often goes hand-in-hand with the overwhelming task of settling into a new environment. Check out his eight tips for…
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Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving
Disclaimer: some links in this post may be affiliate links. You can read our disclosure policy here. Dear Chris, Right in the middle of what is considered holiday season in my circle of friends and family, I have a…
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Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads
Dear Rafa, Recently we saw that you were looking for a job on LinkedIn for a job in Spain—or the possibility to work remotely in Spain. This lined up perfectly with a guest post article we have been working on…
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7 things I like about living in Finland
Dear John, I recently shared a post about 7 things I miss about living in Granada and I would be remiss not to follow that post with another one about things I like about living in Finland. I have decided…
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7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain
Dear Cassie, It’s been over 4 years since I moved to Finland for a six month internship and decided to stay here. I have spent those years finding my way through different jobs, extracurricular activities, meeting people, and settling in.…
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Best Wine Regions in Spain
Today on the blog we welcome Helen Ruiz to talk about Spanish wine regions. Helen Ruiz is a lover of all things wine and all things Spain. Born to a Mexican-Spanish couple in San Diego, she became interested in her…
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Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting
Today we welcome to the blog guest writer, Eliana. She is a reputable relocation specialist with tons of experience helping auxiliares find housing in Madrid. In this post, she walks you through what you should know about the apartment-hunting process,…
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Indie Books You Should Read
Please Note: This post contains affiliate links to products, which means that we may receive a commission for purchases. For more information, see our disclosures here. Thanks for your support! Dear Michael, Given the release of my debut women’s…
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How to: Host Long-term Visitors
Hosting friends or family that come to visit for an extended amount of time can be trickier than short-term visitors. In this post, we share our top tips for setting clear expectations and boundaries to allow for both guest(s) and…
