Typical Non Spanish
The commute to and from work for the best part of us, whether this involves a 10-minute bus ride or the guts of an hour on the metro, is greeted with the usual sights of last-minute make-up application, a few old-school newspaper readers and a sea
April 7, 2022
In Spain, the terraza season has just started. The sun is out, tourists are starting to fill the streets, shorts galore, flip-flops, sunglasses … Who would’ve thought that you could be chilling on the beach and taking a dip in the sea in the middle
March 22, 2022
If you’ve just landed in Spain and would like to enrol your children in school, it’s worthwhile taking the time to research the different types of schools available in order to find the right one for your family. You’ve come to the right place as a
February 4, 2022
If you have been living an expat life away from your loved ones for a few years and haven’t had the chance to visit them back home, arranging the application for a letter of invitation is one of the processes you will have to deal with if you want
February 1, 2022
Living abroad can be overwhelming and scary at first, but it’s also a challenge that everyone should take on, at least once in their lives. Many expats agree that it’s one of the most rewarding things they’ve ever done, and very few experience any
January 18, 2022
“Spain is different” is usually a polite way to depict how unusual, unique and perhaps how charmingly backward it is compared to other civilized countries around the globe. That said, Spain has come a long way and among many of the things to enjoy
December 29, 2021
It’s safe to say that winter tends to drag each year, perhaps because we are constantly yearning for the beautiful sunny days of summer, and dreaming of the crystal clear waters of our paradisiacal beaches across the length and breadth of the
December 22, 2021
Every festive season between the 24th of December and the 6th of January, Spain comes alive. The illuminated streets of both cities and small towns bustle with merry shoppers dashing at the last minute to pick up ingredients for their family dinners
November 10, 2021
It was a hopeful day for animal rights activists on 5 October 2021 as the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030 of Spain’s left-wing coalition government unveiled a draft bill that envisages the protection and rights of animals, both domestic
November 4, 2021
As you’ve probably already noticed, one of the best things about living in Spain is that it’s a relatively small but rich and varied country. No matter where you live, you can hop into your car, take the AVE or catch a short flight to reach romantic