Another year’s gone by… It’s my 13th Spaniversary. Thirteen years since I moved to Madrid with no plan, no visa, no nothin’. And of course, it’s got me
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Culture shock in Spain – 6 things that drive foreigners crazy
Have you felt culture shock in Spain? I sure have… though it’s been a while. Once you’ve been around for several years, you might still be annoyed by
Dating British Men – advice from a woman who loves them
Interested in dating British men? Well, okay. If that’s your thing… Today we have a guest post from Gemma, one of the many wonderful readers who responded to
Is tourism ruining Spain? Anti-tourism protests in Barcelona and Mallorca…
Is tourism ruining Spain? Some people seem to think so. Recently, a bunch of fresh-faced young “anticapitalist leftists” managed to drag themselves off Mom’s sofa long enough to
An expat, an immigrant and a guiri walk into a bar…
What’s the difference between an immigrant and expat? And how ’bout those damn guiris? Ruining Spain with all their foreign real estate money, buying up all the good
Adventures without running water in Madrid – Spain is different
I wake up in a pool of sweat. Wet. Sticky. “Disgusting” would be putting it nicely. The sun’s first rays are blasting in through the window next to
Buddhism in Madrid – the Tibetan Buddhist Center in Prosperidad
by Natalia Diaz Mention “Nirvana” these days and you’re more likely to conjure up images of dead rock stars over chanting Buddhist monks. In this peaceful little enclave
Embracing the Sprunch: why brunch in Madrid isn’t like the brunch back home
by Klara Nordström As a semi-hipster millennial with an appetite and an Instagram obsession – of course I brunch. While I would never describe myself as a ‘foodie’
3 reasons why going to a Real Madrid match totally isn’t worth it
Is going to a Real Madrid match a waste? Today’s article is a guest post by Nick, a fellow blogger here in Madrid. Nick is from Northern California,
A conversation between body and soul… or: Just eat the damn donut already!
Just listen to your body, they say. Well, I call bullshit. I’ve spoken with my body. Here’s what he says… Body: Bro. Get up. Soul: Nah… I’m comfortable
