Although the majority of Spanish cities have top notch transport systems, with extensive road and rail networks (including the AVE, the world’s second longest high-speed rail network) and inner-city metro systems, there nearly always comes a time in
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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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
For those who think that Halloween is just another commercial stunt or a recently invented holiday, think again. Although the name is different, Spain has been celebrating Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) for longer than you can ever imagine; so
Moving to another country means big changes. It involves choosing schools, going through legal procedures and - most importantly - the search for a house or flat. Here are some tips to help you through this (sometimes rather tedious and
