Beach tennis is a sport that is becoming popular in Spain, and of course, Barcelona is a perfect place to practice this sport. Many tennis and padel players enjoy a good game of beach tennis in their downtime, while others dedicate themselves fully to beach tennis. In Barcelona, there are two good clubs/schools to get […]
Riding a Bicycle in Barcelona
Barcelona is quite a bike-friendly city. The number of bike lanes is always on the increase, and in general, drivers are quite conscious and respectful of cyclists, although you find exceptions. It is also a city that is plagued by comparatively high levels of air pollution, and even higher noise pollution due to the exceedingly […]
How Many Times to Bounce the Ball Before a Padel Serve
Bouncing the ball before serving in padel serves to focus the serving player on his next shot and point, and there is no rule saying how many times the ball can be bounced. The only rule that is related is that about time wasting, however, I’ve never seen a player being given a warning due […]
The Importance of Proper Mobility in Padel
As part of my journey to becoming a top padel player, I recently went for a mobility evaluation session at the sports department of Fisiogestion in Barcelona. This was the first time I was doing something of this sort, although I’ve had osteopaths check out my body for specific issues I had in the past. […]
My (Ideal) Padel Weekly Routine
Here’s what I try to achieve week after week as I strive to become a level 5 padel player. Technical Training 3x with a padel coach on court (I rotate between 3/4 coaches) 4 hours reading padel books or watching video tutorials 3 hours watching pro padel matches Physical Training 3x strength training with PT […]
How to Improve Reaction Time in Padel
Here are a few videos of exercises you can try to improve your reaction times in padel. This is a crucial aspect of your game so it is important that you train it. While important, keep in mind that there are more important things, such as better general physical preparation, technical skills, and tactical awareness. […]
Using TENS and EMS Devices for Padel Recovery
I recently invested in a TENS/EMS machine, mostly to aid in my recovery between padel and physical training sessions. I’ve used such machines during physiotherapy sessions before, but until recently I assumed that they belong in the physio room and that as an athlete I couldn’t get one to use in the comfort of my […]
Heat and Cold Treatment for Padel Sprains and Injuries
Applying ice or heat can provide relief from injuries, aches, and pains, but they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Generally speaking, ice works well after a sudden injury while heat helps to soothe ongoing muscle aches and pains. Cold Cold works for injuries because it narrows your blood vessels, which helps prevent blood from accumulating at […]
How to Back Up Your Gmail in 2026
Gmail stores years of your life — receipts, contracts, medical records, conversations you’d hate to lose. Google can and does lock accounts, sometimes with no warning and no clear appeal process. Accidental deletions happen. And relying entirely on a cloud service you don’t control is just poor data hygiene. If you’re thinking about switching away […]
How P2P Lending and Property Crowdlending is Taxed in Spain
Crowdlending is very popular in Spain, and I have written about my experience with property crowdfunding platforms in Spain before. For the purposes of this article, crowdlending and crowdfunding are interchangeable — they are treated the same for tax purposes. This also covers P2P lending platforms in Europe. As a Spanish resident, all interest income […]
How to Open a Maltese Personal Bank Account
One of the first steps in establishing a life in Malta is opening a bank account. In this article, I’ll walk through the current process, which banks are actually worth considering, and what your real alternatives are if the local banks give you the runaround. Spoiler: that happens more than it should. Unfortunately, banks in […]
Filling in the Modelo 720 for Expats Living in Spain
As a foreigner living in Spain, you have the dubious pleasure of having to declare all your assets abroad. Welcome to Spain! In this post, I’ll give you more information about this declaration that is known as modelo 720. If you think it’s ridiculous and unjust I’m totally in agreement. However, unfortunately, there is no […]
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