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farewell

The dreadful farewell

Bidding farewell to family and friends is by far the hardest part of a move. If life abroad tends to...

checklist before moving

Checklist before moving

On this checklist before moving we will deal with the documents and practical considerations that should be in place before...

To the airport

To the airport!

No, no, not to the airport yet! Not without a sweater! This would not be a “Mama” blog without some...

moving goods abroad

15 lessons we learned about moving goods abroad

In this post, we’ll focus specifically on moving goods abroad, because it is a lot more than just wrapping stuff....

how to luggage

How to luggage when moving

How to luggage when moving – Before you are ready for the moving company to come, you need to prepare...

Benalmadena Pueblo

Spoiler alert: your first months in Spain

I can tell what your first months in Spain are going to be like. Yes, I am a fortune teller...

moving goods and pets to Spain

What to know when moving goods and pets to Spain

When moving goods and pets to Spain, it is important to know what Spain accepts and what cannot come. I...

Visa for EU family members

Visa for EU family members (or my big, big mistake)

I should have gotten a visa for EU family members, as Hubby and Kiddo are both EU citizens, while I...

when to move to Spain

When to move to Spain?

When to move to Spain? Does it really matter? Well, it does. A lot of thought is due when preparing...

learn Spanish

¿Hablas español? or do you need to learn Spanish?

When moving to Spain, particularly to the Costa del Sol, do you need to learn Spanish? Well, I’d love to...

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Citizenship and residency explained

Citizenship and residency are often used as synonyms but are two fundamentally different status. It is worth clarifying their differences,...

contact with the Consulate

The right way to make contact with the Consulate (or Embassy)

Now that you know what are Embassies and Consulates, and what Spanish institution covers your area, should you contact them?...