Sunshine and Siestas and…sandstorms?
The porch lights reflect off the pool shared by the twelve or so villas that surround it. It's twilight, not yet 6 p.m. on a Saturday, and the low rumble…
Our summer plans + GIVEAWAY!
Something super weird happens in Seville right after the Feria de Abril tents begin to come down. Suddenly, there are fewer cars parked along the street, and making plans becomes…
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Filing Your Taxes as an Expat in Spain
If life abroad weren’t complicated enough, filing taxes from abroad becomes even more complicated. As he drove me to the airport in 2007 for a year in Spain, my dad…
Parenting in Spain: the differences between raising children in Spain and the USA
Updated in May 2026, as the child mentioned below approached double digits. The 48 hours I spent in the hospital post-birth were a bit of a blur. Between doctors and…
Resources for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Rape Victims in Spain
Updated in April 2026 at the release of Netflix's documentary, The Predator of Seville. Hitting Number 1 in True Crime almost immediately, the three-part series explores allegations from several women…
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…