I’m asked from time to time for tradesmen recommendations from friends out here in Spain. Quite often on places like Facebook, you will see people asking for suggestions for a builder and you’ll see the same names pop up, but often the people who are suggesting them, are the people…
Category: Living In Spain
Expat Tips and Resources
The Day the Lights Went Out: Spain Power Outage
Wow, what a day it was yesterday with the Spain power outage really causing havoc. It meant for us we had more time in the pool, thinking it was just a local power trip or essential work going on. How wrong we were. I’ve since seen people talking about how…
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Solution Of Water Scarcity In Spain
Solution Of Water Scarcity In Spain, Looking At Possible Solutions for a Parched Peninsula.
Popular Destinations
Are There Mosquitoes In Spain
I know some people snigger when they hear people asking ” are there mosquitoes in Spain? ” as they’re considering their first holiday over here. If you’re planning to enjoy Spain’s warm evenings outdoors, expect some hungry mosquitoes crashing your party, especially from early May to late October. These pesky…
Language and Communication
Car Servicing In Spain
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,…
Legal and Visa Information
How Technology is Transforming the Way You Travel to Spain: Digital Tools You Should Know
Travelling to Spain has never been easier, with the digital revolution transforming the manner in which we plan, book, and organize our travels. As an expat who has relocated to Spain or a visitor on holiday in Spain, technology is making the process of travel easier and less complicated. In…
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….
Legal and Visa Information
Online Job Scams & Hackers
Stuff like these online job scams make my piss boil, to be totally blunt. ” ANYBODY WILLING TO ASSEMBLE CANDY BOXES FROM HOME. 38.53 AN HOURLY…..fsghs” and then they say they’re paying $45.00 an hour….. Expats in Spain Increasingly Targeted by Sophisticated Online Job Scams In recent months, a disturbing…
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Electric Bikes In Spain & The Law
Love them or loathe them, electric bikes in Spain are everywhere. I was with friends in Catral having a coffee at one of the many coffee shops, when a group of 14 came riding past, down the main road. Sat there upright and 2 abreast, ignoring the 15 cars, vans…
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…