Since moving back to the UK permanently back in 2016, not a year has gone by that I haven’t visited some part of Spain. And yes, that includes 2020; my fiancée and I were lucky enough to squeeze a long weekend away in Barcelona in February, just before the proverbial sh*t hit the fan. The purpose of that visit was to check out a potential wedding venue in a remote Catalonian town – it ticked all our boxes and we were ready to part with a hefty deposit to secure it for a summer wedding this year. Thank god we held fire, just to see how this coronavirus thing would pan out… Regardless, we spent ..read more

More often than not, there’s a well-kept secret to be discovered in every village, town or city within Spain’s borders. Sometimes it hides in plain sight: a piece of art or architecture, a local dish or a glass of wine…you just need to look that little bit harder to spot it. But just as often, these gems allude travellers, making them all the more special for locals and those in the know. Whether you’re looking to relocate permanently to Spain or visit for a couple of weeks, these best-kept secrets will lead you off Spain’s beaten path… The world’s oldest restaurant in Madrid In Spain, all roa ..read more

Learning a new language can be hard, especially as you get into the more advanced grammar and vocabulary. It can be very frustrating too, particularly if you feel like you’re making slow progress.  This is usually the point that most people give up on learning a new language, and Spanish is no exception. So if you want to get ahead of the game during lockdown and kick-start your Spanish learning, then try some of these techniques. Watch TV and Films in Spanish Whether you’re looking for blockbuster movies on Netflix, coverage of live poker tournaments, or a documentary to binge on any oth ..read more

If you’re like me, you’ll spend most of your time eating or thinking about what to eat next when travelling. Especially if you’re somewhere in Spain. Barcelona, undeniably one of Europe’s leading gastronomic destinations, is a very good example. I’ve visited many times, but the city is so vast – and its choice of restaurants so ample – that each time I go there’s always something new to discover. And that usually involves food. Whether it’s hopping between gastro-tapas bars in El Born or the Gothic Quarter, treating yourself to a Michelin Star meal or eating everything in sight at Mercado de l ..read more

There are roughly 50 million people living and working as expats. If working abroad is something you’re planning to further your career, experience a different culture or because it’s required in your current role, then there’s a lot to think about before you go. Things like: Documentation for moving abroad Travel vaccinations Staying safe Another major consideration is the cost of living, so in this post we’ll take a look at the different things that impact cost and a few places where it’s least noticeable. In many cases, your destination is decided for you by your employer but if you’re luck ..read more

Malaga airport is the busiest airport in southern Spain, accounting for around 85% of air traffic in Andalucia. In 2018, no fewer than 19 million passengers passed through its gates. It’s no surprise then, that there are plenty of options when it comes to transport to and from the city. You can take a taxi from Malaga airport straight into town, or hop on a bus to Marbella, Fuengirola, Nerja or Granada if you’re going that far. In this post, I’ll take you through the pros and cons of each transport option available at Malaga airport arrivals. 1. Getting a taxi from Malaga Airport Most people c ..read more

Unbelievably, over two and a half years have passed since the UK voted to leave the European Union, and still nobody knows what’s going to happen next. Even now – less than a month before the scheduled date of Brexit – many people doubt it will actually happen. However, in the event, British expats living in EU countries such as Spain will be one of the most affected groups. If you’re a British expat living in Spain, and you’re wondering whether you should stay or go, it may help to consider both sides of the argument carefully. Return to the UK? The most common reasons among UK expats living ..read more