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 […]

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 […]

These are my top tips, based on my experience, on how you can improve your English pronunciation. Decide which flavour of English you want to concentrate on The three big ones are American English, British English and Australian English when it comes to pronunciation. Most people will want to learn American English as it is […]

Barcelona is a fantastic place for food lovers. There is a wide variety of cuisines available to cater for all tastes and price points. Here are my favorites: Japanese Sato i Tanaka – A highly-regarded Japanese restaurant offering an intimate dining experience, with a focus on fresh sushi and creative fusion dishes, prepared by chefs […]

Living in Barcelona is an absolute blast, and these mobile apps will help you get the best out of it. Most of these apps can be used by tourists visiting this city, and even other cities in Spain. Scroll down towards the end of the post to get all the discounts and coupons to use […]

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 […]