
Michael Macdonald

So, now that the Brexit dust has settled a little, many British citizens are coming to terms with how the UK´s departure from the EU will affect their future in the short and long term. For many Brits, the dream of spending sometime living in, or

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

January 12, 2021
So, after joining the European Union on 1 January 1973, the UK spent 27 years being a key player in the European community, but on 1 January 2021 it made its official exit and waved goodbye to its inclusion in the EU. There has undoubtedly been lots

December 10, 2020
As any traveller will know, visas are one of the areas that is often perceived as most daunting or confusing as each country has their own systems, rules and application requirements, which differ depending on your nationality, your time-frame and

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.

October 15, 2020
Madrid 360 is one of the positive buzzwords around town but what exactly is it? And what does it mean for the millions of residents and annual visitors to the city? The more formal term for Madrid 360 is the "Environmental Sustainability Strategy"´,

September 15, 2020
Spain is undoubtedly one of the best countries in the world to visit, with a great mix of coastal and city culture to explore. But if you are looking for adventure and locations off the beaten path that offer something different to the most popular

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

May 19, 2020
Good living is well said to be a holistic endeavour. It’s not just what you eat, the exercise you take or even the positive thinking you indulge in. Instead, it is a series of small steps and consistency, and remembering that, especially when we are

April 22, 2020
In recent times almost all of us have experienced a massive change in work circumstances. While working from home can have a multitude of benefits it is still fair to say that everyone has probably had trouble adjusting.