My neighborhood music
On any given day in the summer, I am treated to a cacophony of street sounds. I live directly above a narrow passageway (it's actually a street, and small cars do go down it, but not often. The street was…
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Eight reasons I live in Spain.
In no particular order, here are some things I am appreciating at the moment about living in Spain. 1-Cursing. There is plenty of cursing in everyday speech here in…
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A Tip for Your Next Move
Should you find yourself moving across town, here is a helpful tip: Try to hire a car that is NOT the smallest in the world. Say, one that fits more than a bag and a pair of sneakers in it.…
An open letter to Spain about winter
Dear Spain, Would you stop with the winter already? There is a reason I did not move to Austria or say, Finland. And you know what that is? I HATE BEING COLD. I hate it so much, that after skiing…
Moving around
I have to move again. No, I'm not moving back to Italy, I'm just moving house. I am leaving a great place, right next to the Parc de la Cuitadella, 5 minutes walk to the beach and 5 minutes on…
Where to get a phone before you get to Spain?
As I recommend in my upon arriving to Barcelona post, the very first thing to do is get a Spanish phone number! The easiest and fastest way is to buy a cheap, pre-paid phone when you get there. Contracts are…