Starting January 2026, those trusty old warning triangles that have been cluttering up Spanish car boots for decades are officially getting the boot. Enter the new kid on the block: the connected V16 emergency beacon. And before you roll your eyes at yet another bit of Spanish bureaucracy, this one…
Category: Living In Spain
Living In Spain
Velolaser Speed Radar: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Most Advanced Traffic Enforcement Technology
What is Velolaser Speed Radar Technology Right, let me tell you about the Velolaser speed radar – and trust me, I’ve got personal experience with this sneaky little device after getting nicked by one just last week on the CV-905 near Torrevieja. These portable speed radar units are revolutionising how…
Culinary Adventures
The Ultimate Barcelona Food Guide
The Flavours of Barcelona: An Invitation to Culinary Adventure If your looking for ideas about what to eat in this wonderful city or where to go for the best Barcelona food either for great value for money small plates or prefer fine dining, let’s grab a large coffee and help…
Expat Tips and Resources
N26 vs Wise: Complete Comparison Guide
N26 vs Wise: Which Digital Banking Solution is Right for You? Right, let’s get straight to it. If you’re trying to figure out whether N26 or Wise is the better option for your banking needs, you’ve probably spent the last hour going down a Google rabbit hole and emerged more…
Legal and Visa Information
E Scooter Insurance In Spain: All You Need To Know
Hopefully, this will clamp down on the idiots who use these things with no regard for other road users or pedestrians. What is E Scooter Insurance and Why Does Spain Require It? If you ride an electric scooter in Spain, big changes are coming. From January 2026, all personal mobility…
Healthcare and Insurance
Free Wine Anyone – Purely For Research
When I saw mention of people living as residents of Spain being eligible for free wine, I thought to myself, I know plenty of people who fit the bill. This is an eye-catching headline, but there is a serious message and opportunity here. Please read to the end. A major…
Expat Tips and Resources
Are There Sharks In Spain?
Are there sharks in Spain? This is a question that’s been on the minds of more and more beachgoers as shark sightings along the Spanish coastline have increased dramatically over the past decade. The short answer is yes – Spain’s waters are home to an impressive variety of shark species,…
Popular Destinations
Shopping The Easy Way At Gran Via Alicante
I personally don’t enjoy shopiing, but if you’re the kind of traveller who likes to mix a bit of retail therapy with your Spanish sunshine, then Gran Via Alicante might just be your new favourite stop. Tucked away on the edge of Alicante city centre, this modern, airy shopping centre…
Living In Spain
The Great British Overseas Supermarket Experience
Ah yes, Overseas Supermarket—the spiritual home of every expat who’s ever declared “I moved to Spain for the sunshine and the Spanish lifestyle” … before promptly filling their trolley with Pukka Pies, Robinson’s squash, and enough Heinz Baked Beans to survive Brexit, another lockdown, and a zombie apocalypse combined. I…
Living In Spain
All About The Spanish Funnel Web Spider
So, you’ve swapped rainy UK streets for sunny Spanish life. You’re living the dream: orange trees, tapas… and now… giant black spiders lurking in your garden walls. Let’s look at the Spanish Funnel Web Spider, in this instance. Welcome to Spain. Here’s the good news:Unless you’re actively rummaging under logs,…