Mary Swick
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
June 4, 2020
Depending on your situation, you may be thinking about getting Home and Contents Insurance when buying an apartment in Spain or renting out your apartment to tenants. Homebuyers should always get home insurance in order to keep their new investment
May 1, 2020
Mother’s Day in Spain is a very important holiday in the eyes of Spaniards. El Día de la Madre as it’s called in Spanish, is celebrated on the first Sunday of May in Spain. It always falls at the beginning of the month of May, which is great because
November 5, 2019
Here’s the hard truth: finding a job in Madrid can be tough, especially if you only speak English. To truly thrive professionally within Spain, an intermediate knowledge of the Spanish language is necessary. That being said, some expats do manage to
July 18, 2019
Summer in Spain is defined by a getaway to the coast and beach, especially when you’re living in Madrid, where temperatures often soar to over 40°C/100°F during July and August. As a Madrid resident who hates the heat, my summer vacation was spent
May 10, 2019
Being homesick is something every single person living abroad has experienced at some point in their life. Homesickness tends to start after the first few weeks or months of being abroad and can arise for various reasons: loneliness, the language
May 1, 2019
My name is Mary Swick. I'm an American living in Madrid, Spain and a member of the Typical Non Spanish team. This collaboration with Caser works out great for me because my passion in life is writing and sharing content that inspires me! But how did
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