On occasions, what you learn in a language school or in a book isn’t enough for you to be able to hold your own on the street. You’ll only hear these curious expressions in informal situations on the street or in bars. Typical Non Spanish will
Typical Non Spanish
There are a lot of myths surrounding work ethic and business in Spain. But despite the long breaks at lunchtime and all the holidays, the country and its workers have indeed changed for the better over the years. Although the crisis hit hard and
As you already know, tapas are eaten standing up and may be cold or hot and the word derives form the Spanish verb tapar, which means to cover. But what most people are unaware of is the story behind the fascinating origin of these appetizers or
While you might think retirement is a time when you can finally relax, let go of the stresses of a full-time job, and enjoy free time to pick up new hobbies, not every retired person is as happy as you might think. But why do some people find that
If you haven't heard, Spain is projected to beat out Japan for the longest life expectancy in the world by 2040. That's according to an extensive study by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (check out all the
Winter is finally over - the sun is out, temperatures are up, and some restaurants and bars are starting to put tables outside so people can drink a caña or enjoy their coffee on the terrace. So it’s time to make plans to enjoy the blue sky of Spain
Have you ever had an emergency far away from home and didn't know exactly what to do? It also could've been a question or you might have needed assistance getting some paperwork done. Well, that is what embassies and consulates are for. So, one of
There are things in life you need to plan, but you have to do it very carefully if you want everything to go according to smoothly. Thinking about retirement and doing it as you always thought it would be requires a great deal of timing and crucial
If you've been to Spain, you have probably seen this sign more than once: “Existen hojas de reclamaciones a disposición del consumidor o usuario.” This is a consumer complaint form, which will probably get that nasty waiter or the shopkeeper to skip
Just thinking about the Balearic Islands probably makes you want to jump into your car and drive off into the Balearic sunset. However, let’s remember that safety is just as important as fun when it comes to driving, and both can fit together
