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. […]
Highlights of a day trip to Córdoba (Spain)
Highlights of a day trip to Córdoba (Spain) Córdoba, along with Seville and Granada, should be on every visitor’s Andalusian itinerary. The primary reason to visit is the Mezquita de Cordoba (Cordoba Mosque). It is not only one of the top 3 Moorish sites in Spain, it is among the most impressive religious buildings anywhere […]
What’s it like living in Teruel? (Aragon)
What’s it like living in Teruel? (Aragon) Fellow Canadian Teresa lives in Teruel, the capital city of the province of the same name in the autonomous community of Aragon in Northeastern Spain. It’s not a region that attracts a lot of foreigners but in this interview Teresa tells us all about Teruel’s attractions and why […]
Making her dreams come true in Seville
What’s it like living in Seville? Maria lives in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville, a city many people dream of living in. Hers is an interesting and inspirational story of moving to Spain to be a flamenco dancer. 22 years later she is now a successful dancer with a popular venue in Seville’s Triana […]
