When I was in my 20s, I wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. Not only did I want to do the Camino, but I’d also heard that
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Getting legal in Spain – another bureaucratic ordeal in sunny Barcelona
Back in the day, I moved to Spain on a tourist visa. I don’t recommend anyone do this – but I was 21 years old, mostly broke, talentless, and
Puicerdà, Llívia and Catalonia on both sides of the French Border
I’m walking down a dusty path in the Catalan Pyrenees. Dark clouds are building overhead, whipped up by the heat. A breeze whispers past, bringing the smells of
Spanish Bureaucracy – how to deal with red tape in Spain
People love to complain about Spanish bureaucracy. But does it have the reputation it deserves? Is it really that bad? Well, to be honest, I haven’t really dealt
Okupas in Spain – protests for and against squatters in Barcelona
What’s the deal with okupas in Spain? A few months ago, I noticed some people had moved into a commercial space on my street in Barcelona. No big
Is the Spanish timetable getting you down? Blame Hitler!
I wrote the first version of this article more than 10 years ago, in 2013. Those were different times. The Partido Popular was in charge, and we were
Women’s Day in Spain, and Spanish feminism’s great divide
Hola a todas, todos y todes! (That’s how the kids are saying it these days.) Interesting times for people of all genders here in Spain. Women’s Day is
Prostitution in Spain – Will the government abolish “the oldest profession”?
Several months ago I was down in Madrid with Morena. We were walking down calle Leganitos, just off Plaza España. Maybe you know it: it’s one of the
Sex in Spain – 5 things you need to know about Spanish lovin’
Looking for some sex in Spain? This post might help. Or at least entertain you while you find someone to do the deed with. Let’s start off with
Santander, Cantabria – one of my favorite places in Spain
Hey, y’all! It’s been a while. I’m recently back in Barcelona, after a week or so in Santander, and I’ve got a new video to share. Santander – and
