Mary Swick
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
March 2, 2021
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
February 4, 2021
As an American, having a car is a must. Unless you live in a big city like New York with great bus or subway options, driving a car is considered the American way of life. Since moving to Spain and losing automatic access to a driver’s license in
January 21, 2021
Do you want to study in Spain? Have you been temporarily relocated to Spain for work? Or are you taking a gap year or sabbatical there? There are a lot of reasons to move to Spain for a year or more. Living in Spain for over a year is truly the
December 3, 2020
I've lived in Spain for several years now, and since I have settled here with a job and a Spanish husband, I don't have any intention of moving away. That being said, expats sometimes find it hard to assimilate in other countries, and knowing the
November 5, 2020
A few years ago, I met a guy while studying abroad in England and we fell fast in love. It’s just like many other love stories you’ve heard before except we came from two different places: I’m from the United States and he is from Spain. I ended up
October 6, 2020
Banking in Spain works largely the same way it does in other countries, as the Spanish banking system is fully integrated with international financial markets. Spain is part of the eurozone and uses euros as currency. If you're looking into expat
September 3, 2020
Madrid is the capital of Spain, and many people from around Spain and other countries move to Madrid for work, love, the lifestyle, and more! With more than 3 million people living in the city, and a metropolitan population of over 6 million,
August 6, 2020
Whether you want to show off your beautiful smile at an upcoming event or you simply want to get rid of those pesky coffee stains, teeth whitening is a popular practice for achieving a brilliant white smile. There are a lot of things to consider
July 14, 2020
If you live in Madrid, it’s basically understood that you’re a city-person. With 3 million people and growing, Madrid is not for the fainthearted; it is a booming metropolis with winding streets that are filled to the brim. Sometimes, even those who