The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Fourth Trimester
It's just before 4am and my body wakes me up slowly. The baby, in his Pack n' Play next to my bed, is stirring, too. Like clockwork, he's still doing…
A Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Second Trimester
The start of my second trimester, at 14 weeks, coincided with another big event in my life: Leaving Seville for a job and a new life in Madrid. After a…
A Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: 1st Trimester
Well, if there were ever a cat in the proverbial bag, it’s gotten out of the bag and run around the block. Yes, I’m pregnant. Yes, it’s the Novio’s. Yes,…
Tapa Thursday: 10 Winter Fruits and Vegetables You Should Be Eating in Spain
My stand-alone freezer is currently stocked with enough stews to get me through the long winter days. Even when the sun is shining midday, my cavernous house feels like a…
Spanish Healthcare 101
Preguntas Ardientes: What kind of health cover do I need for living abroad in Spain?
If you’re planning to move to a new country like Spain where healthcare isn’t free for or guaranteed for all, it's important to understand that travel insurance isn’t going to protect…
Seville: Spain’s Most Bike-Friendly City
My ride is a bubblegum pink cruising bike with rusted handlebars, a rickety frame and the name Jorge. Since I live outside the city center (ugh, I know, don't remind…