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 […]
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia?
Where to live – Alicante or Valencia? When we did our tour of Spain in search of a future base, two of the cities high on our list were Alicante and Valencia. What many people don’t realize is that the two cities are very, very different. Chances are, if Valencia appeals to you then you […]
What’s it like living in Valencia?
What’s it like living in Valencia? Aline lives in the beautiful city of Valencia. It wasn’t a decision made lightly, she and her wife plus two kids, had travelled the world looking for the perfect place to settle down. A very interesting interview highlighting what makes Valencia so attractive to expats. People with kids will […]
Why I’m sick of the “Expat” VS “Immigrant” argument
Updated August 2023 I’ve updated this post because I’m bored by the people always making an issue of “Expat VS immigrant”. It’s ridiculous and as exciting to me as arguing over how to pronounce “potato”. You may identify as an “immigrant”. I might identify as an “Expat”. It depends on your personal circumstances and intentions. […]
