
Typical Non Spanish

As you already know, tapas are eaten standing up and may be cold or hot and the word derives form the Spanish verb tapar, which means to cover. But what most people are unaware of is the story behind the fascinating origin of these appetizers or

April 4, 2019
If you haven't heard, Spain is projected to beat out Japan for the longest life expectancy in the world by 2040. That's according to an extensive study by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (check out all the

March 28, 2019
Winter is finally over - the sun is out, temperatures are up, and some restaurants and bars are starting to put tables outside so people can drink a caña or enjoy their coffee on the terrace. So it’s time to make plans to enjoy the blue sky of Spain

March 21, 2019
Have you ever had an emergency far away from home and didn't know exactly what to do? It also could've been a question or you might have needed assistance getting some paperwork done. Well, that is what embassies and consulates are for. So, one of

March 12, 2019
There are things in life you need to plan, but you have to do it very carefully if you want everything to go according to smoothly. Thinking about retirement and doing it as you always thought it would be requires a great deal of timing and crucial

March 5, 2019
If you've been to Spain, you have probably seen this sign more than once: “Existen hojas de reclamaciones a disposición del consumidor o usuario.” This is a consumer complaint form, which will probably get that nasty waiter or the shopkeeper to skip

May 22, 2018
One of the first things you need to do when you’re moving to Spain is learn how to speak Spanish. There are many tips for learning Spanish, but it's always best to start with the basics. I struggled a lot with Spanish grammar when I took a Spanish

February 20, 2018
Simply changing some habits can help you enjoy a fuller and healthier life in Spain. Some simple changes, like correcting your posture, changing your diet to include healthy Spanish food choices, cultivating your intellect or keeping your stress

January 30, 2018
The charismatic personality of Spaniards and their original way of expressing themselves has given birth to many strange expressions. Spain is a country with many humorous idioms that allow you to say everything you need to say in as few words as

January 26, 2018
Those who follow my life closely, already know that I'm a BIG dog-lover and a huge animal lover in general! My best therapy in life whenever I felt down, was lying next to my dog and just feeling his heat and hearing his breathing, while looking him