
Articles on Living and Working in Spain (15)

Living as an expat in a different country far from friends, family and home comforts can be challenging. Going home for Christmas tends to be high on everyone’s list of priorities, but unfortunately not everyone can afford that luxury. Christmas in

January 22, 2017
So want to leave your hometown and start a new journey in a foreign country. Or maybe you're already living in Spain (this post will be useful for you, too!) As a newcomer to Spain, you will be looking for resources like guides, maps, and local apps

December 11, 2016
My name is Ali Meehan, I'm a Costa del Sol expat and part of the Typical Non Spanish team. In 2002 I moved to Spain to live with my partner, now my husband. Spain was never on my wish list (I always thought I would live in France), but life had

November 13, 2016
My name is Barbara, and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I came to Spain nearly 2 decades ago. I moved because since I was 5 years old I've had an emotional attachment with this country. I visited Mallorca with my parents and told them that

October 21, 2016
My name is Cat Gaa, and I’m part of the Typical Non Spanish team. I came to Spain after completing a Spanish course in Valladolid during my university years, mainly because I wanted to improve my language skills and live another year in Spain. The

April 21, 2016
My names is James Logue, I'm an Irishman in Spain and I moved to Madrid nearly two years ago for a mixture of reasons including love and career prospects. It was an impulse decision that became a reality within 2 weeks but thankfully, it worked out

April 24, 2015
Whether you consider it amazing or a necessary evil, social media is an incredibly useful tool for a foreigner in a new country. These days nearly everything can be done online. Social media will help you with networking in Spain, finding services