
Mary Swick

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

August 3, 2021
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

July 1, 2021
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.

June 10, 2021
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,

April 20, 2021
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