If you’ve ever had the pleasure to make a road trip through basically any given part of Spain, you might have noticed there are quite a few vans out there. And if you’ve had the even bigger pleasure of actually having tried out van life, you’ll
Robert Nieuwland
Madrid may be an urban paradise, but did you know it's also a good place for nature-lovers? With autumn having returned, now is one of the best times of the year to explore Madrid’s great outdoors. Hopefully, this guide for Madrid gives you a good
The first year I moved to Madrid, I lived in the beautiful neighborhood of Chamberí, which up until today is still in my personal top three. I would spend the following 11 years enjoying the quieter, more familiar area of Barrio del Pilar (Distrito
When practicing any type of sport or activity in a mountain environment, we have to be aware that zero risk and luck do not exist; we are simple players on a pitch with many variables and, depending on our decisions, we will face the game in one
The Costa Quebrada (Broken Coast) is marked by jagged rock glacial formations, sloping cliffs and crystalline beaches. Where can you take in the best views, soak up the sun, or surf up a storm? Let me clue you in about the top beaches in Santander,
As an expat living in Madrid, it can sometimes be hard finding places to eat. You aren’t familiar with the cuisine and your tastes may be different to the local fare. Coming from the Netherlands, the cuisine I was used to couldn’t be more different
Climbing in Spain equals infinite possibilities. The sport is hugely popular here, mainly because of the tremendous amount of areas the country has to offer, most of them with their own unique characteristics regarding surroundings, rock type,
For any expat, moving to a new country means discovering a whole new world of new experiences and opportunities. For me, moving from the Netherlands to Spain meant gaining a new home, but also leaving certain things behind. Some of those things you
I’ve just got back from guiding six American tourists through what I believe is one of the most beautiful nature reserves out there: La Pedriza. They loved it. I loved it. I’m loving the life in Spain I live now that the pieces are all falling
My name is Robert and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I moved to Spain in September 2005. I drove my fully packed van from Holland to Madrid the same day I officially graduated, passing by my University to pick up my diploma. When they
