My name is Mary Swick. I'm an American living in Madrid, Spain and a member of the Typical Non Spanish team. This collaboration with Caser works out great for me because my passion in life is writing and sharing content that inspires me! But how did
Articles on Living and Working in Spain (13)
One day there was this happy, liberal Dutch girl that had just moved to Barcelona. She was full of ideals about how great it would be getting a job in Barcelona. After a lot of nerve-wracking interviews in the Spanish language with recruitment
When I moved to Spain, one of the first things I noticed was how the expat women seemed to completely forget about themselves upon moving to a new country. Yes, they were now living in a country they loved, fulfilling a long-held dream long, and
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
One of the most exciting things about living in a foreign country is discovering more about the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people who live there. Spain is notorious for its rich cuisine, its fabulous beaches and its fiestas, but one
Living as an expat in a different country far from friends, family and home comforts can be challenging. Going home for Christmas tends to be high on everyone’s list of priorities, but unfortunately not everyone can afford that luxury. Christmas in
So want to leave your hometown and start a new journey in a foreign country. Or maybe you're already living in Spain (this post will be useful for you, too!) As a newcomer to Spain, you will be looking for resources like guides, maps, and local apps
My name is Ali Meehan, I'm a Costa del Sol expat and part of the Typical Non Spanish team. In 2002 I moved to Spain to live with my partner, now my husband. Spain was never on my wish list (I always thought I would live in France), but life had
My name is Barbara, and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I came to Spain nearly 2 decades ago. I moved because since I was 5 years old I've had an emotional attachment with this country. I visited Mallorca with my parents and told them that
My name is Cat Gaa, and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I came to Spain after completing a Spanish course in Valladolid during my university years, mainly because I wanted to improve my language skills and live another year in Spain. The
