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mañana mañana

Manãna mañana

When you book an appointment, quite often the person doesn’t come; then you call back and receive a vague explanation...

Spanish countryside

Life in the Spanish countryside (or a few good books on it)

The scene that sparks in my mind about the Spanish countryside involves the green, the olives, the peace, the space,...

hilly area

How hilly is the area?

One thing to take in consideration when choosing where in Spain to relocate is how hilly is the area you...

Spanish Healthcare

Spanish healthcare system, certificate and card

Obtaining the Spanish healthcare certificate is not difficult, as long as you can provide the required documentation, which is the...

Choosing the right school

Choosing the right school for your kids

Choosing the right school in Spain while abroad can be overwhelming because there is so much that is not clearly...

Our mixed experience with schools in Spain

Our mixed experience with schools in Spain – A big part of our preparation before moving revolved around learning about schools...

School system in Spain

The school system in Spain – a guide for expats

The school system in Spain is divided in cycles. There are three initial ones – infantil, primaria and secundaria (pre-school, elementary and middle school),...

What to do in case of a car accident in Spain

I wish I didn’t have anything to say about it, but yet here we are. Our car accident in Spain...

buying a car in Spain

Buying a car in Spain

As far as our experience goes, buying a car in Spain is not difficult (maybe boring, but not difficult). As...

How to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one

Ok, it’s time to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one – one more document to enjoy… if only....

driving in the Costa del Sol

4 lessons we learned the hard way from driving in the Costa del Sol

Driving in the Costa del Sol, specifically within its cities, is quite an adventure. Let me tell you the main...

okupas

Okupas, second properties and rentals in Spain

Okupas. Home owners worst nightmare in Spain and (in my opinion) one of the main driving forces behind rental difficulties...