Mary Swick
As an American, having a car is a must. Unless you live in a big city like New York with great bus or subway options, driving a car is considered the American way of life. Since moving to Spain and losing automatic access to a driver’s license in
December 3, 2020
I've lived in Spain for several years now, and since I have settled here with a job and a Spanish husband, I don't have any intention of moving away. That being said, expats sometimes find it hard to assimilate in other countries, and knowing the
November 5, 2020
A few years ago, I met a guy while studying abroad in England and we fell fast in love. It’s just like many other love stories you’ve heard before except we came from two different places: I’m from the United States and he is from Spain. I ended up
October 6, 2020
Banking in Spain works largely the same way it does in other countries, as the Spanish banking system is fully integrated with international financial markets. Spain is part of the eurozone and uses euros as currency. If you're looking into expat
July 14, 2020
If you live in Madrid, it’s basically understood that you’re a city-person. With 3 million people and growing, Madrid is not for the fainthearted; it is a booming metropolis with winding streets that are filled to the brim. Sometimes, even those who
June 4, 2020
Depending on your situation, you may be thinking about getting Home and Contents Insurance when buying an apartment in Spain or renting out your apartment to tenants. Homebuyers should always get home insurance in order to keep their new investment
May 1, 2020
Mother’s Day in Spain is a very important holiday in the eyes of Spaniards. El Día de la Madre as it’s called in Spanish, is celebrated on the first Sunday of May in Spain. It always falls at the beginning of the month of May, which is great because
February 11, 2020
I had braces not once, but twice during my childhood, so I’m practically an expert at this point. Although it has been over 15 years since I had braces, the types of braces haven’t changed much. Whether you’re looking for braces for kids or adults,
January 9, 2020
Having a family in the big city can be tough; you can’t just tell your kids to go play in the backyard...because you probably don’t have a backyard! Whether you’re looking for things to do with kids in Madrid when it rains or when it's perfectly
December 3, 2019
My first trip to Spain was one of the best experiences of my life. I went into it with no expectations, just an open heart and mind. Looking back on it years later, it was a truly unbeatable experience.
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