Preparing to move
A world of new adventures and experiences is about to unfold in a sunny, beautiful land. If you are here, you probably have some adventurous spirit and courage. I’m proud of you! The effort will be worth it. You are practically in Spain… or not. The feeling is that there is so much to do if I recall correctly. Let me help by sharing some tips and our experience.
February 8, 2025
Moving from the US to Spain – lessons learned
Every now and then we hear stories of people moving from the US to Spain. Most of them are happy...
August 18, 2023
Where to live in Spain as an expat?
Where to live in Spain as an expat is a question that crosses everybody’s mind in the beginning of the...
August 14, 2023
Voltage, frequency, plugs and sockets in Spain
You’ve got the power! Voltage, frequency, plugs and sockets in Spain… too much to worry about? Not at all! The...
June 22, 2023
Effective ways to know your cost of life in Spain
Talking about cost of life in Spain can be complicated, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve that...
May 31, 2023
The best way to go about money transfers & banking in Spain for non-residents
Opening a bank account in Spain while one is still not a resident can be a bit hard, but we...
December 24, 2022
Buying vs renting before moving – pros and cons
Choosing where to stay before arriving in Spain is a must. It is part of the preparations before the move,...
December 22, 2022
When it comes to unpacking, there a few things that can make life a bit easier. First of all, it...
December 22, 2022
To understand normality, you gotta answer these questions to yourself: Do you know your address? Do you have a bank...
December 10, 2022
Bidding farewell to family and friends is by far the hardest part of a move. If life abroad tends to...
December 10, 2022
Moving to Spain Checklist to make it smooth
On this moving to Spain checklist we will deal with the documents and practical considerations that should be in place...
December 8, 2022
No, no, not to the airport yet! Not without a sweater! This would not be a “Mama” blog without some...
December 8, 2022
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....
