Spain

So You’ve Settled Abroad – Now What?

  Introduction: After the Honeymoon Phase  There’s a moment — usually quiet and ordinary — when it hits you:You’re not new here anymore. You’re settled abroad now. You know how to call the plumber without panicking. You’ve got a favorite bakery, a local grocery store, maybe even a go-to park bench. Your phone doesn’t autocorrect […]

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Friendships and Family Back Home: The Bittersweet Evolution of Relationships After Moving Abroad

Introduction  Moving abroad is an adventure filled with excitement, new experiences, and plenty of challenges. But one thing many of us don’t fully anticipate is how much our relationships will change—both with friends and family back home. At first, we try to keep in touch as much as possible, texting updates, scheduling video calls, and

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Foreigners in Spain: The Privileged, the Unwanted, and the Ugly Truth

Ah, Spain—the land of sunshine, siestas, and a whole lot of foreigners. From retirees sipping wine on the Costa del Sol to underpaid waiters keeping Madrid’s nightlife alive, Spain is full of foreigners. But let’s be honest—not all foreigners are treated the same. Some arrive and are instantly labeled “ideal expats”—you know, the ones with

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Adapting to Spanish Habits: Embrace Life’s Slow Rhythm

You have decided to move to Spain or are already there but struggle with adapting to Spanish habits and embracing aspects of the culture. If that’s the case—I feel you. As a Swiss woman living in sunny Valencia for over three years, I still struggle to fully embrace some Spanish habits, no matter how healthy

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