How NOT to plan a move to Spain Darina is originally from Bulgaria but had lived in Canada for many years before she and her husband decided that Spain might be the place for them. Things however didn’t go according “to plan”. This is a very non-typical, but interesting story of a family moving to […]
All you need to know about learning Spanish (from a Spanish Teacher)
All you need to know about learning Spanish 99% of people moving to Spain need to learn some Spanish. Even if you’ve learned Spanish somewhere else (I learned ‘Latin American Spanish’ in Canada), chances are you’ve want to re-learn some basics when you get here. Cristina is a Spanish tutor that I decided to interview. […]
What’s it like living in Manilva?
What’s it like living in Manilva? Manilva is on the Costa del Sol in close proximity to Estepona and Marbella. Most people though (including myself) have never heard of it. In this interview Bjorn tells us why he and his family decided to make it their home. He covers schooling, finding an apartment, and his […]
Why Ávila Cathedral is one of my favorite Cathedrals in Spain
Ávila Cathedral is Spain’s oldest Gothic Cathedral. Construction started in 1091 but wasn’t completed until the 14th century. It is very different from the lofty, glamourous Cathedrals of nearby Segovia and Salamanca which were built in the late Gothic period (16th century). It also predates other early Gothic Cathedrals such as the Cathedral of Burgos (1221 – […]
What’s it like living in the city of Málaga?
What’s it like living in the city of Málaga? Andrea recently relocated from Miami (USA) to the city of Málaga. An interesting story of why she left the US, why she chose Málaga, and the adjustments of living in Spain with a partner and 2 “giant” dogs. Name: Andrea EliberoAge: 42Country of Origin: USATime living […]
Which to Visit: Barcelona or Madrid?
Barcelona or Madrid? The easy answer is that you should visit both. But that’s no fun. The question is, if you have to choose, which of these cities should you visit? I have my opinion which I’ll tell you further below. But no matter what your opinion is, one thing that is definite is that […]
