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.

Where to live in Spain

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...

plugs and sockets in Spain

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...

Cost of Life in Spain

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...

checklist before moving

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...

renting before moving

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,...

Unpacking in the new home

When it comes to unpacking, there a few things that can make life a bit easier. First of all, it...

Desirable normality

Desirable normality

To understand normality, you gotta answer these questions to yourself: Do you know your address? Do you have a bank...

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...