Michael Macdonald
So, …you’ve arrived in Spain and after enjoying the honeymoon period of settling into Spanish life with cañas and tapas, you now have to navigate the more boring administration tasks of getting your official documents in order. I´m sure you will
November 30, 2021
If you hear the word “health” in conversation, what immediately springs to mind? Most people would automatically think of their body and aspects related to maintaining physical health, such as nutrition, exercise or seeking medical attention should
June 15, 2021
When you moved to Spain one of the most essential things you had to do was to navigate through the process of getting your NIE, but what do you have to do to make sure you keep up to date?
May 13, 2021
Whether you're driving for business or pleasure, one of the costs that many people underestimate or forget to factor in is the actual fuel cost. Many people use price comparison sites when buying or renting a car, or looking for car insurance
February 16, 2021
The dreaded B word (Brexit) has raised a lot of questions for Brits living in Spain and the EU, not just in terms of practical things like travel visas and health insurance, but also in terms of bigger life decisions such as Spanish and British dual
November 17, 2020
It is well known that the cost of living in Spain is lower than many other countries in Europe, especially when you compare the cost of everyday things such as getting around by public transport, buying groceries and of course, wining and dining.
July 23, 2020
Depression of any kind is always a challenge. Although in the modern age we are getting much better at looking after our mental health it is becoming more and more common for people to report battling with depression, and one would suspect there are
March 17, 2020
Until the 31st December 2020, British nationals are still automatically entitled to register for temporary residency if you are staying longer than three months (and permanent residency if in Spain already for five years), which in principle means
December 16, 2019
Everyone knows that Spain can be a bargain, depending on where you come from. However, in times of the falling pound, Brexit uncertainty and Spain’s ever-increasing stability, coupled with the ubiquitous attraction of its incredible weather and
September 2, 2019
My name is Michael Macdonald. I first came to Spain in 2007, for love and for music (I’m not sure in which order), after living in my native Glasgow, before Cambridge and London. I had been working there as a musician and school teacher. For me,
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