Expat life in Spain can be an adventure and a new start. After the initial settling in period, the novelty of life abroad may wane. When the daily routine sets in, things may seen more challenging. From Spain Visa & Residency challenges to learning to speak …
My Christmas Preparation… Throughout November I have seen the ad breaks on TV become more and more Christmassy. As we are now almost halfway through November I am ramping up my own Christmas preparation. I don´t actually begin with Christmas shopping, that is that final part …
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 …
On the Spain blog this week, instead of writing (it´s too hot…that´s my excuse anyway) it´s your turn to write! I am collecting testimonials Spain about Piccavey.com. Your Testimonials Spain Blog Your comments So I am keen to hear your comments and experiences. I´d love to …
After 32 years in business this wonderful leisure complex closed at the end of Summer 2017 In 2018 they will not re open for the season. This has closed indefinitely. : ( Natural Pools of Sierra Elvira, Atarfe Baños de Sierra Elvira, alot of people in Granada …
Choose Spain With so much negative press these days I wonder if people reconsider their visit Spain. I have been travelling to Spain since I was 12 years old and I now live here. I never tire of visiting Spain. The problems in the Eurozone at the moment …
Spanish food doesn´t always mean tapas. Often misunderstood some refer to all Spanish food as Tapas. However there are lots of other kinds of Spanish food to discover. The serving style, portion size and the type of dish determines it´s name. (rather than the actual ingredients) It could be a …
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 …
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 …