A quick guide to where to live in Madrid
In Spain, all roads leads to Madrid, the culture and finance capital, and home to a warm and welcoming population. As a tourist, there’s much to see – from modern art galleries to royal palaces – but...
View ArticleA Walk Through the Mythical History of the Camino de Santiago
While the Camino de Santiago has been a pilgrimage route for over a thousand years, its popularity seems to have surged in the 21st century. There are countless different reasons – which I outline here...
View ArticleHow to use the Spanish verb ‘ir’ (to go)
Ir is an important verb to learn in Spanish. It’s how you describe where you’re going, and where you’ve been. As a Spanish speaker, you’ll find yourself using the many different forms of ir on a daily...
View ArticleShould British expats stay in Spain after Brexit?
Unbelievably, over two and a half years have passed since the UK voted to leave the European Union, and still nobody knows what’s going to happen next. Even now – less than a month before the scheduled...
View ArticlePre-book your taxi from Malaga airport, take the bus or train…
Malaga airport is the busiest airport in southern Spain, accounting for around 85% of air traffic in Andalucia. In 2018, no fewer than 19 million passengers passed through its gates. It’s no surprise...
View ArticleThe cost of living overseas for digital nomads
There are roughly 50 million people living and working as expats. If working abroad is something you’re planning to further your career, experience a different culture or because it’s required in your...
View ArticleEating tapas like a local with Devour Barcelona Food Tours
If you’re like me, you’ll spend most of your time eating or thinking about what to eat next when travelling. Especially if you’re somewhere in Spain. Barcelona, undeniably one of Europe’s leading...
View ArticleHow to Speed Up Your Learning of Spanish
Learning a new language can be hard, especially as you get into the more advanced grammar and vocabulary. It can be very frustrating too, particularly if you feel like you’re making slow progress....
View ArticleA Few of Spain’s Best-Kept Secrets
More often than not, there’s a well-kept secret to be discovered in every village, town or city within Spain’s borders. Sometimes it hides in plain sight: a piece of art or architecture, a local dish...
View ArticleMy Post-Lockdown Travel Plans: Barcelona
Since moving back to the UK permanently back in 2016, not a year has gone by that I haven’t visited some part of Spain. And yes, that includes 2020; my fiancée and I were lucky enough to squeeze a long...
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