What’s it like living in Rincon de la Victoria? Paula didn’t plan to live and work in Spain. But sometimes life take unexpected turns. In this interview, Paula tells us about the circumstances that led her to Spain and how she ended up choosing Rincon de la Victoria (situated 15 minutes east of Malaga) as […]
Where to buy Plants in Nerja (and Torrox)
Where to buy Plants in Nerja (and Torrox) When we asked our Spanish friend in Nerja where to buy our plants he told us where to go. And it wasn’t the Viveros (Garden Center) in Nerja. “Whenever I buy plants there they always die. And they’re unfriendly”. The place to buy plants, according to him, […]
Why Expats in Spain should get a digital certificate
why you get a digital certificate in Spain It took a few months of living in Spain to realize that the absolute best way to avoid a lot of manual paperwork (and a lot of visits to government offices) was to get a digital certificate. Last year, when other expats were complaining about not getting […]
What’s it like living in Barcelona?
What’s it like living in Barcelona? Sydney left Vancouver to live in Barcelona. She keeps busy between working as a copywriter, having a child, adopting a dog and working at a dog shelter. In this interview she tells us what brought her to Barcelona and why, despite it being a big city, it has been […]
The Best Paradors in Spain
Spain has something unique: state-owned hotels located in (mostly) historic buildings. All over Spain you can stay in old castles, monasteries, palaces and convents. All the locations are spectacular and have been chosen for their historical and/or geographical characteristics. Not only that, Paradors (as they are called) are known for their restaurants which serve the […]
What’s it like living in Torremolinos?
What’s it like living in Torremolinos? Wayne left the UK to live in Torremolinos, a seaside resort just west of Malaga. A 10-15 drive from Malaga’s airport, it is a popular place for tourists and expats alike. In this interview, Wayne tells us about Torremolinos and the reasons he’s made it his home in Spain. […]
