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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Dear Spanish ladies, I know you aren't always at the cutting edge of fashion, what with the mullet still a popular hairstyle, wearing leggings as pants, and confusing style with the sporting of designer labels - and I don't…
The second most common question I receive after the where should I live question is the "How Can I Stay Legally as an American?" question. There are several ways to get residency in Spain--either for the short or long term.…
I’m not a tolerant person when it comes to poorly behaved children. So of course, I live in a country that has the most unruly children I have yet to witness in this lifetime. Obviously, it is no fault of…
If you have been reading this blog, you know that for six years I have been transferring money to myself from my US bank to my Spanish bank via two Paypal accounts. For those of you who don't know, I…
It's mid August, and the city feels lopsided. The center is crowded, the tour buses full, but the outskirts are eerily empty. Beaches are packed and bicycle paths are full of strolling tourists blocking riders (THIS is why I have…
