How to stay in Spain legally as an American and other frequently asked questions to a US expat in Spain

Updated November 2025 - but written from a 2018 perspective   I have lived in Spain for eleven years - we are now in the double digits. The only things…

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Where to Live in Seville: a Neighborhood Guide

Where to Live in Seville: The Best Neighborhoods in Andalusia’s Capital City

post updated: June 2018. Prices reflect availability and seasonality. So, you've gotten the visa, packed your bags and moved to Seville. The first order of business (after your cervecita and…

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5 Outdoor Activities to do with Kids and Teens this Summer in Cádiz

Andalusia has the winning combination of weather, history and culture and wallet-friendly prices, making it especially tempting for a family trip to Spain. Kids will faun over castles, stretches of…

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God Bless America?: Reflections on my Third Elections Abroad

The world is having a serious identity crisis. To say that 2016 has been a weird year is to echo the sentiments of...just about everyone. And it goes far beyond…

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Keeping in Touch with the Spanish Speaking World (or, my ode to my second language)

I popped Pereza's 2005 breakout disc, "Animales" into Pequeño Monty's antiquated CR player as soon as I'd rolled down the windows. As a study abroad student, I'd listed to "Princesas"…

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