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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 2026 – 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
I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe
Hey y’all. It’s election year, again. Good time to mention that my friend Cepee has a new ebook about living in Europe, and if (like many) you’re thinking
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
US taxes in Spain: file quickly and easily with Taxes for Expats
You know the feeling? You’re enjoying another beautiful spring here in Spain, happy to be living abroad… But then, sometime around the month of March, you start to
The truth about living in Madrid – more pros and cons from Spain’s vibrant capital
Are you ready for the truth about living in Madrid? Several weeks ago I published an article about some of the pros and cons of living in this
Buying a flat in Spain – a sort-of guide for expats and others
Morena and I recently became homeowners. How? you ask. Well, Barcelona’s not cheap, but I guess we did it the normal way: by paying a huge down payment
Renouncing US Citizenship Might Get Cheaper
Here’s a little news item that caught my eye this week. Apparently, a group of concerned US citizens abroad is brining a lawsuit against the government, because of
