Mary Swick

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

For foreigners, Spain is less known for its wine than, let’s say, France, but the quality is just as high and the taste just as rich. It is also much less expensive than French wine, in general. Many people who come to live in or visit Spain aren’t

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

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

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