My first proper winter coat was black, with fraying bits of thread hanging off the sleeves. It was a loan from my friend Elsa, who for some reason
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Coffee, protein, fascism, and laundry – a day in the life, samsara edition
Hey hey! It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these “day in the life” posts. But the news this week sucks, and I’m not feeling any particular
Do the Spanish hate expats? Are Americans welcome?
Recently, on a walk through Poblenou, I spotted some graffiti on a metal door. Someone had taken a marker and scrawled, in all caps: EXPATS GO HOMO INMIGRANTES
Is Spain overrated? Living abroad in the age of Instagram
This morning I woke up to an email from Spanish Social Security. The email was meant to notify me about a further notification, which I could download on
Continentalis – Spanish bureaucracy made easy (Aux to self-employment deal!)
Frustrated with Spanish bureaucracy? I know. We all are. At times, it seems like the “funcionarios” are only in it to make our lives more difficult. Luckily, some
Pros and Cons of the NALCAP program in Spain
I’ve always dreamed of living abroad. Not just because I had lived in the same place for 20 years, but because there’s so much to be explored in
Getting Spanish Nationality in 2025 – a bureaucratic odyssey
These days, a lot of Americans want to move to Spain. And they have questions. Is it easy to get a job? What sort of visa do I
Moving to Spain in 2025 – how to start your new life abroad
Well, well, well…. It’s been an interesting few weeks to be an American. If you’re considering making the big jump to move to Spain (or generally live abroad),
Twenty Years in Spain – a writer’s life abroad
My first full year living in Spain, I wrote a novel. It was a coming-of-age type novel, about growing up in the desert surrounded by addiction, abuse, and
Customer Service in Spain – FYI, it’s not the world’s greatest
I’ve been thinking about Spanish customer service. A lot of people are moving to Spain, and they’re not really prepared for the cultural differences. If you haven’t been
