Here I explain my latest experience about car servicing in Spain at a dealership. So, my car is about due a service I decided last month, then low and behold a couple of days later the warning appears saying Oil Change Due in 21 days. That kind of decided it,…
Category: Culture and Lifestyle
Legal and Visa Information
Legal Guide to Moving to Spain: Everything You Need to Know
Relocating to Spain is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with important legal and practical steps that you simply can’t afford to overlook. Whether you’re dreaming of sunny beaches, vibrant cities, or a relaxed lifestyle in the countryside, one thing is clear: having the right legal guidance is essential….
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Father’s Day in Spain: Celebrating ‘El Día del Padre’
By Steve Wilson, Manchester-born wanderer now soaking up the Spanish sun Father’s Day in Spain: This is a Brit’s insight and guide to celebrating ‘El Día del Padre’ here on the Costas. Right, so I’ve found myself in Spain for Father’s Day this year and, blimey, it’s a bit different…
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Can You Freeze Orange Juice Or Not?
We have the facts and the science to answer the question: Can You Freeze Orange Juice or not?
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Spanish Supermarkets Near Me
Today we’re looking at Spanish supermarkets near me, here in and around Quesada. If you’ve recently moved to Spain’s beautiful Costa Blanca, one of the first things you’ll need to get to grips with is where to do your grocery shopping. Spain has a fantastic range of supermarkets, from massive…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Facts About Spanish Pork
The Spanish pork industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s agricultural sector, representing over 40% of final livestock production. It encompasses approximately 86,500 farms and 2,600 processors, with production primarily concentrated in Catalonia, Aragon, and Castile & Leon. This is a staple meat here in Spain and is actually very…
Festivals and Traditions
Cascamorras Guadix & Baza
You really should experience the festival of the Cascamorras Guadix & Baza battle, which takes part between these two towns in the month of September. Join the tens of thousands who take part! El Cascamorras is the main figure in this ritual. Chosen by the Brotherhood of the Virgen de…
Expat Tips and Resources
Best VPN For Spain
When we first moved across to Murcia, one of our aims was to find a great vpn for Spain usage. We used Nord in the UK and also when we travelled abroad. We also like their NordPass security range too. Using a VPN in Spain is a wise decision if…
Festivals and Traditions
Innocents Day In Spain
One thing to watch out for over the Christmas period is Innocents Day or Día de los Santos Inocentes. Think of this as a version of April Fools Day, but in winter, in Spain. Día de los Santos Inocentes: Spain’s Day of Pranks and Playful Traditions In Spain, December 28th…
Language and Communication
Breakfast In Spanish
It’s considered the most important meal of the day, but how do you say breakfast in Spanish? The word for breakfast is desayuno. This is a masculine noun, in the Spanish language. Desayuno is a noun in Spanish. It refers to the first meal of the day, typically breakfast. Here’s…