It’s exciting living abroad. It truly opens your eyes to how big the world is. In my opinion, there’s no better place for US expats than Spain. I have lived in Spain for 5+ years and, though somewhat different to life in the US, it is a great place
Mary Swick
Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! If you are an American citizen who would like to get an American passport for your baby born in Spain, this article is for you. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to transfer your United
Morning sickness during pregnancy is usually experienced during the first trimester (months 1-3). That being said, every woman is different and some experience little to no nausea, while others are vomiting throughout their entire 9 months of being
Oh, the good old days of sipping red wine and delighting in a plate of delectable Spanish jamón and Manchego cheese. That’s what my routine had been for years as an expat in Spain - up until I got pregnant. To my sheer horror, at my first visit to
Our obsession with fat started in the 1960s when the low-fat diet was popular. People would hear about the latest low-fat foods from their friends and neighbors, try them out, and later wonder why these diet trends didn’t really work. Well, that’s
The Spain free healthcare system is one of the best in the world. As an American, I’m always astounded when I can walk into my health center or attend an appointment without them asking for my insurance or requiring any payments or deductibles.
Are you considering trying a vegetarian or vegan diet in Spain? There are a lot of reasons to eliminate meat and animal products from your diet. First of all, reducing meat or dairy intake can help us eliminate harmful greenhouse gases. Secondly,
If you are an American expat in Spain, you may be considering trying to obtain Spanish American dual citizenship. Both the United States and Spain allow for their nationals to obtain the citizenship of another country, however the criteria and laws
While the Spanish public healthcare system provides high-quality care, there are a lot of reasons that expectant expat mothers might want to get private maternity insurance in Spain. In my community of expat mothers, each of us has experienced the
It always surprises me when I see Cadiz, Spain left out of popular tourism guides and “best of Spain” lists. Though it might not be as well known as bustling, beachside Barcelona, Cadiz rivals this popular expat destination in a lot of ways. If
