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Summer is now in full swing, with plenty of BBQ, beach time, and most of us are spending a lot of time basking in the sun, either sun bathing or exercising outside. However, in Southern Spain the sun rays are strong and the heat can be intense so it is important to take extra precautions […]

So you are taking the plunge and moving to Spain!  And before I get over excited about the fabulous country, wonderful environment, food, culture, wine etc. let’s take a minute for a reality check about working here with the assistance of Mr. Stephen Covey via Seven Habits of Highly Effective (Women) Expats! Seek first to understand and

This is an adapted version of a post which first appeared on Scribbler in Seville.     Captain Haddock’s outbursts are a lot less colourful than some Spanish expressions.   In this post I’m looking at Spanish expressions which have caught my attention over the years. As a writer, translator, sometime English teacher and language

What do you do when you move to a new country and don’t know anyone?  The first item on your list needs to be networking.   Read more via my interview with nancy todd of The Spain Scoop: http://www.thespainscoop.com/expert-travel-advice-spain-scoop/#sthash.3dTNry2q.dpuf

New rules were announced this week… which affect those of us that live in Spain, but are British Nationals. We no longer apply for our passports via the office in Madrid. Now all applications need to go via Belfast. Press release: 7 May 2013 CHANGE TO PASSPORT SERVICE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS British nationals in Spain

My friend Lala Ema has arranged a very exclusive and authentic trip to our beloved Lecrin Valley ; ‘FOOD & MUSIC BUCOLIC HOLIDAY IN ANDALUSIA, SEPTEMBER 16-20 2013’ included ofcourse a visit Casa Lavanda.(please like our facebook page) Do not miss this unique trip and book now (limited places available so be quick !) Hope

When living in a foreign country we are aware that many things are different. For the most part that is why we are here; because we like the differences. However when it comes to the law we need to make sure we are informed correctly so we are not caught out. Nobody wants to pay

…but since our last post we have had rather a lot on, including a funeral of a very young lady, me having the Norovirus and a bout of passing out known as the Vegus Reflex, Chris attending court over a car accident which happened four years ago (thankfully we won),  and of course Christmas and

    My own particular ‘Costa’ experience is probably quite far removed from most of you other lovely ‘Costa Women’. I’ve spent the last 8 years or so, based in a quite rural, traditional Spanish village, where there is not a souvenir shop, a ‘real’ fish and chip restaurant, or ‘English’ bar, upmarket or otherwise,

It was my first day back at work today after returning from Spain last week and the morning couldn’t have been more bleak, dark or damp! I was too down to even tweet about my arch nemesis ‘South-eastern trains’! But after a welcome back hug from my lovely new boss Linda and distribution of a yummy box of biscuits from Eroskis, I