
Catherine Gaa

Life is unpredictable – that’s no secret – and some surprises are happy and welcome, but others are hard to plan for. Be it a new addition or a chronic illness or even sudden death, choosing life insurance in Spain can help you know that your

June 26, 2025
When my husband and I were expecting our first child, the nurses and midwives asked me about when I’d received normal childhood vaccinations are part of routine pre-natal testing. When I brought up the subject with my husband, there wasn’t a single

June 3, 2025
Sports injuries don’t have to happen to the professionals: even an amateur can get injured on their first outing, and what we categorize as common sports injuries can take place off the field or court.

May 28, 2025
Traveling abroad while pregnant can be a wonderful experience, but your safety and comfort are no doubt on your mind. Whether traveling for work, for pleasure or for a babymoon, it’s important to have the right travel insurance coverage to keep you

April 1, 2025
Pets are more than just an extra being in your home: they become a treasured part of the family. And if yours has a furry friend, you’re not alone: an estimated third of Spanish households have a cat or dog on premises – totaling around 14 million.

March 19, 2025
Pharmacies are ubiquitous in Spain – much like a CVS or Boots – and provide a number of services to customers. The most obvious? Pharmacies are the place to fill a prescription! Wondering how to get a prescription in Spain? This article will take

March 18, 2025
Medical insurance is a huge factor for most expats when they’re planning for and making their move abroad happen. Whether it be routine checkups, options for dental or family members or even coverage for pre- and post-natal care, doing your research

February 25, 2025
When moving to another country, there are dozens of considerations, from visas to housing to choosing the right place to settle. But no matter what your circumstances, healthcare affects everyone. As a non-citizen, you will be asked to provide proof

February 24, 2025
From daily pills to surgical options, family planning and contraception in Spain have been revolutionized over the last two generations. It’s now affordable to choose the contraception method that best works for a couple, thanks to legislation and

February 19, 2025
It was the perfect plan: a weekend driving through the vineyard-striped wine country at the tail-end of the vendimia with some friends. The four of us met in Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station, stocked up on coffee and donuts, and went about