Preguntas Ardientes: Tips to Get the Best Exchange Rate When You Move to Spain
Thinking of moving to Spain, like me? Among the questions I get weekly, from what to pack, to how to find a job and secure a visa, is about money.…
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…
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…
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…
Things I’ve Gotten Better at Since Moving to Spain
Coming from a family of teachers (and officially calling myself one on paper), my mother always taught me the value in learning outside the classroom. Though she counts on her…
Five Places You’ll Wait in Line in Spain
I asked my First Certificate students to tell me their strengths and weaknesses during our last class. We were talking about how personality factors into the type of job you…