The 3500’s: How Not to Despair with a High Inscrita Number When Applying to be an Auxiliar in Spain

Around this time six years ago, I was waiting to receive my visa for Spain. My passport was held hostage, and I ticked off the days before my flight left,…

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On the Road Again: Getting a Driver’s License in Spain, Part II

Miss the first part of how I fought bureaucracy and came out semi-victorious? Read Part One of On the Road Again here. Miguel dangled the car keys to his Auris…

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On the Road Again: Getting a Driver’s License in Spain, Part I

It’s my argument that Spain doesn’t want me to grow up. At 27, I’ve never had a Spanish credit card (I’ve been denied three times), paid a mortgage (that’s what…

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Jaded Expat: Four (and a half) Things I Dislike About Living in Seville

Truth be told, Seville was never on my list of places to study, let alone live. My plans included free tapas along Calle Elvira, views of the Alhambra from my…

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Applying to to the Auxiliares Program: How to Apply to be a Language Assistant in Spain

this post was updated in April 2026. Currently, the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is under review. The application portal is not yet open, so I encourage you…

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How a misguided GPS lead us to a good find, but bad luck

"BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT!" I wailed, confused at how to even put the rental car into reverse. "Dude, let's ask PSY,"…

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