Robert Nieuwland
If you’ve ever had the pleasure to make a road trip through basically any given part of Spain, you might have noticed there are quite a few vans out there. And if you’ve had the even bigger pleasure of actually having tried out van life, you’ll
September 11, 2019
The first year I moved to Madrid, I lived in the beautiful neighborhood of Chamberí, which up until today is still in my personal top three. I would spend the following 11 years enjoying the quieter, more familiar area of Barrio del Pilar (Distrito
August 8, 2019
When practicing any type of sport or activity in a mountain environment, we have to be aware that zero risk and luck do not exist; we are simple players on a pitch with many variables and, depending on our decisions, we will face the game in one
July 11, 2019
The Costa Quebrada (Broken Coast) is marked by jagged rock glacial formations, sloping cliffs and crystalline beaches. Where can you take in the best views, soak up the sun, or surf up a storm? Let me clue you in about the top beaches in Santander,
May 14, 2019
Climbing in Spain equals infinite possibilities. The sport is hugely popular here, mainly because of the tremendous amount of areas the country has to offer, most of them with their own unique characteristics regarding surroundings, rock type,
April 12, 2019
For any expat, moving to a new country means discovering a whole new world of new experiences and opportunities. For me, moving from the Netherlands to Spain meant gaining a new home, but also leaving certain things behind. Some of those things you
February 27, 2017
My name is Robert and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I moved to Spain in September 2005. I drove my fully packed van from Holland to Madrid the same day I officially graduated, passing by my University to pick up my diploma. When they
