If you are staying in Barcelona for a few months, or have moved there permanently (great decision!), you probably know that transportation options abound. You have the metro, bicycles, buses and of course, you can always opt to walk around. However, Barcelona is also the city with the biggest density of scooters in Europe. You’ll […]

Coworking spaces are a great way to get to know people and get work done, especially if you don’t have a home office and need a place where you can focus and immerse yourself in your project. I’ve already written about the elements that make up the ideal coworking space, so armed with that knowledge, […]

If you’re a foreign national living in Spain and you’re married, you should be well informed about the economic systems of marriage that exist in Spain and how they apply to you. The basics – Two types of Spanish systems of marriage In Spain, there are two standard economic types or systems of marriage: ‘separación de […]

If you are an expat in Spain and you’re looking for private health insurance, there are three major players worth seriously considering: Sanitas, AXA, and Adeslas. Each offers unique strengths depending on your priorities—be it global flexibility, national coverage, or doctor freedom. Let’s take a look at all three so you can make an informed […]

If you’re living in Spain you are spoilt for choice when it comes to deals and discounts websites. We have a wealth of choice for getting great prices on travel, house decor, experiences, clothes and much more. Let’s have a look at my favorite websites. Privalia Privalia is an online fashion outlet, with daily flash […]

In Spain, you have many options for buying food, but as you can imagine, there are significant differences between the options. Let’s have a look at these sources. First up, you have the traditional supermarkets. The Spanish market is dominated by a few big supermarket chains: Mercadona Dia Carrefour The closest version to an organic […]

One of my close friends sent me an email recently to tell me that he was considering moving to Spain from the UK following the UK’s Brexit vote and how things are developing over there. He is already an ex-pat, having moved away from Malta with his family a few years ago. Moving is no […]

Buying a car in Spain as an expat is more involved than in many other countries. You have to navigate the used car market, understand local depreciation patterns, negotiate with dealers in Spanish, sort out insurance, and figure out what to do if you get into an accident. This guide covers all of it in […]

Whether you’re an expat living in Spain or just visiting, having access to reliable transportation opens up a lot of possibilities. Spain has an excellent public transport network in major cities, but once you want to explore the countryside, visit smaller towns, or simply enjoy the freedom of having your own wheels, you’ll need to […]

With Malta being a small island, local shopping is pretty limited compared to what you find abroad. This has led to the Maltese quickly getting hooked on online shopping. While a few years back only a few websites offered to ship to Malta, nowadays there are many sites that offer European-wide shipping, in some cases even […]

I love working from coffee shops or just stopping by for a chat with my wife whenever we need a break from work. Barcelona has developed an incredible specialty coffee scene over the past decade, and these are the spots I keep coming back to. My main criteria for this list is the quality of […]

I have the good fortune of currently living in the amazing city of Barcelona, with it’s outdoor life culture and tons of restaurants and cafes. Armed with my trusty Brompton and uber-light Macbook, I frequently head out to work from the cafes that dot this city. In this post, I will be listing my favorite […]