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Monday 20 July sees the start of a 5-part BBC Radio 4 series, ‘Brits Abroad’, looking at EU immigration in Bulgaria, Warsaw, Ibiza, France and Berlin, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0643qs5/episodes/guide (14:45 Spanish time). Broadcasts coincide with the launch of ‘SUNTRAPPED’, a juicy, illustrated, 200-page memoir on UK, Spain, Africa and EU immigration. ‘SUNTRAPPED’ by Citrus, Friday 31 July […]

Becoming visible, it’s what I want and feel is starting to happen. The Back Story. Before coming to Spain I was getting a solid professional reputation, that was nearly 9 years ago. For the last two years I plonked myself well and truely in my past and by that I mean living a life of

My husband and I retired July 2013, sold our home and possessions and began traveling. We’ve been to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. This September we begin our first trip to Europe focusing on the Mediterranean countries. We have a house secured through the end of October. After that we are looking for house

I love living on the Costa del Sol, but it’s very hard making life abroad work when you’re away from friends and family in a new place, with a different language and an alien culture. However I believe that you can make it work and the secret to that is learning the language. I have

Hello This month I involved in the launch of Girls in Tech Spain. For anyone involved in STEM disciplines in Spain (Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths) It maybe of interest. Find more information in english about this project here> Launch of GIT Spain As we want to engage as many women in Spain as possible

  Since the introduction of a new law (RD 818/2009 de 8 de mayo) regarding the validity of a EU driver’s license, there are many questions and doubts about this subject. Let me clarify that we are no lawyers and you can’t hold us responsible for any information given regarding this subject, but we have

This Friday, March 20th, there will be a total eclipse of the sun, and a partial eclipse will be visible in Spain from 9am-11am. This fantastic astronomical phenomenon is rare and should not be missed, but viewing an eclipse can cause permanent damage, even blindness. Children particularly must be protected from staring directly at the

Thought my Costa friends would like to know IAM still alive… I’ve been away and would of loved to have joined some get togethers, but now IAM back I will catch up with you all again… In the meantime I’ve written a small post to share with you my recent joys… Until soon again… Barbara 

  For a great antidote for the New Year blues, look no further than Belinda Beckett’s new downloadable e-guide:  The Beckett List 2015: 12 Sizzling Trips & Weekenders in Spain, Gibraltar & Morocco. The interactive, calendar-style guide features a different offbeat excursion for every month of the year, all do-able from the Costa del Sol. Get

Hello Lovely Costa Women!  Wow this is exciting…For the first time ever, two weeks ago, we are handed our Boutique Blog over to a Real Bride! The first of 3 very special Brides who have tirelessly planned and implemented their Spanish Weddings themselves! Today we have the gorgeous Nikki Hinkinbotham telling us us all about