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. […]
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Most people visiting Andalucia come here for a week or two. They have a limited time and want to see the highlights of the region. For that kind of travel Rick Steves is one of the best. In the past we’ve discovered places like Bacharach in Germany, Reutte in […]
What’s it like living in Estepona?
What’s it like living in Estepona? Louisa travelled the world and considered many options before choosing the town of Estepona – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – to be her future home. In this interview Louisa tells us all about Estepona, why she chose it as a base, and everything good (and not so good) […]
Do Americans and Canadians living in Spain have to file taxes?
A lot of people are unclear about their tax situation when they move to Spain. Do they have to file in Spain? How about tax treaties? Are there exemptions to filing? I spoke to 4 different Tax advisors, principally because I wanted a 3rd and 4th opinion on an article sent to me by a reader which […]
