
Mary Swick

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.

November 5, 2019
Here’s the hard truth: finding a job in Madrid can be tough, especially if you only speak English. To truly thrive professionally within Spain, an intermediate knowledge of the Spanish language is necessary. That being said, some expats do manage to

September 5, 2019
For foreigners, Spain is less known for its wine than, let’s say, France, but the quality is just as high and the taste just as rich. It is also much less expensive than French wine, in general. Many people who come to live in or visit Spain aren’t

July 18, 2019
Summer in Spain is defined by a getaway to the coast and beach, especially when you’re living in Madrid, where temperatures often soar to over 40°C/100°F during July and August. As a Madrid resident who hates the heat, my summer vacation was spent

May 10, 2019
Being homesick is something every single person living abroad has experienced at some point in their life. Homesickness tends to start after the first few weeks or months of being abroad and can arise for various reasons: loneliness, the language

May 1, 2019
My name is Mary Swick. I'm an American living in Madrid, Spain and a member of the Typical Non Spanish team. This collaboration with Caser works out great for me because my passion in life is writing and sharing content that inspires me! But how did