Studying abroad or getting an education from another state other than your home country could arise from a number of reasons. You may have scored yourself a full or partial scholarship, or your parents may decide to send you away to further your studies. Be it …
Spain isn’t the most popular country for foreign students. Bureaucratic procedures don’t make it easy for foreigners to easily get residency permits. But you know what? That’s changing. The country benefits from cultural diversity; and the universities certainly benefit from the money injection they get from …
Once in a while I meet British friends who live in Spain but are frustrated that they don´t have a good level of Spanish. Here are a few tips that helped me to improve my Spanish. When I arrived to Barcelona I wanted to get a job in …
Aboard a Spanish Cruise Enjoying a Spanish Cruise in off peak season can be a good travel opportunity. Prices are lower than in the busy summer holidays. Also the destinations are quieter and make for great photos too. Early in the year (February to April) is a …
Spanish property is one of the subjects I get most questions about. Buying a home in Spain is something that many dream about and with careful planning you can make this become a reality. Frequent questions I get in my inbox and comments are: Where should …
Despite loving Shopping in Spain and Spanish ShoesI just realised I have barely written about these things. If you are anything like me part of the incentive to travel or visit anywhere is the shopping. Quirky Souvenirs , yummy local food or great clothing that no one has back home. …
Did you know that you can suffer from culture shock even when you speak Spanish? You may already know that I moved from Barcelona to Andalusia, Southern Spain back in 2006. Even though this is over 10 years ago now, I want to share this little story …
Spain is a vast, varied country and only multiple visits will reveal its true charm. But if you only have the chance to make a short visit, then it’s always best to head to choose the Spanish Costas. Spain´s coastline combines a beach holiday with culture, …
If you are thinking of coming to Learn Spanish in Granada. Choosing the Andalusia region is a great idea. The people are really friendly and sociable here. You also get to stay in a magical city with the Alhambra palace and the Sierra Nevada mountains as …
As promised on my latest vlog, here is the podcast from Thriving Abroad. Thriving Abroad is a great resource to inspire those who are looking to live abroad or relocate. In May they interviewed me about living abroad and asked me to share some tips on …