Spain
Overview of Articles About Spain
Travel related articles about Spain and articles about moving to and living in Spain.
The Best Time to Visit Spain: 7 Suggestions for All Types of Travelers
What is the best time to visit Spain? Spain is a year-round destination for travelers. And because the country has such a rich mix of cultures and geographies, there is something...
Things to Know Before Traveling to Spain
For anyone traveling to Spain for the first time, the trip comes preloaded with a little mental baggage. Depending on where you’re from, Spain probably conjures easy images in...
Where to Stay in Valencia: A Guide to the Best Neighborhoods and Hotels
Where to stay in Valencia? Ever since I moved here I’ve been getting this question a lot, as Valencia has become a popular tourist destination. So, it was about time to...
The Best Tapas in Valencia: 10 Bars and Restaurants to Check Out
Where should you go to taste some of the best tapas in Valencia? Unfortunately, Valencia doesn’t have the kind of strong tapas culture you would find in Madrid or Andalusia....
Christmas in Spain: Popular Traditions & How to Celebrate Christmas in Spain
What is Christmas in Spain like? After having spent several years living here, I can safely say that the various peoples of Spain don’t do holidays lightly. Easter is usually a...
Best Paella in Valencia: 7 Restaurants Competing for the Crown
Did you know that Valencia is the birthplace of paella? Unfortunately, as I found out the hard way, that doesn’t mean every restaurant in Valencia that serves paella...
Hot Air Ballooning in Barcelona – My Review & Tips
Have you always dreamed of hot air ballooning? Barcelona might just be the place to finally do it! I’d been looking for an excuse to visit Barcelona for a while. I have a...
Ask an Expat: Living in Alicante, Spain
What is life in Alicante like? When I lived on the Costa Blanca (in Moraira) I often visited Alicante for the day. But I never felt I really got to know what life in Alicante was...
Using the Valencia Metro – How to Save Money and Travel More Easily
I’ve been living in Valencia for two years now and I think it took me about a year to learn about the TuiN Card. Even though the TuiN card is a standard Valencia metro...
Retiring in Valencia, Spain – 4 Retirees Share Their Experiences & Tips
I have been living in Valencia for about 2 years now and absolutely love the quality of life in this city. And although retirement is still quite a ways away for me, I can...
Moving to Spain as an American: What I Wish I Knew
Are you thinking about moving to Spain from the US? Then let me share my experiences with you! As an American, moving to Spain was difficult. It was difficult to prepare for and...
Ask an Expat: Living in Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain
Denia is a popular coastal city for foreigners to move to. Either to retire or to work at a slower pace and enjoy the Spanish way of life. But what is moving to and living in...
Celebrating Las Fallas in Valencia: Everything You Need to Know
The popular Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain… some people love it, others can’t run far enough away from it. Now that I live in Valencia I, of course, had to...
Where to Live in Valencia: The Most Popular Neighborhoods
Valencia is quickly becoming a popular city for people to move to. Whether it’s expats, retirees or digital nomads, Valencia seems to have an appeal to people from all over...
A Paella Cooking Class in Valencia – Review & Recipe
Valencia is famous for its paella. Taking a paella cooking class might, therefore, be one of the best things to do in Valencia. And after more than a year of living in Valencia,...
Authentic Chinese Food in Valencia: A Tour of Valencia’s Chinatown in 7 Dishes
Exit left from any train pulling into Valencia’s Estación del Norte, cross the parking lot where the taxi drivers wait, and in 30 seconds you’ll find yourself in the heart of...
The Best Rooftop Bars in Valencia, Spain
There are surprisingly few rooftop bars in Valencia, especially considering it’s a city with such a great climate and gorgeous historic center. But, there definitely are a...
What to See and Do in Madrid – Tips From a Local Tour Guide
Madrid is a melting pot of people from all around the country. Hemmingway described the city as ‘the most Spanish of Spanish cities’. The average stay in Madrid is just over two...
Ask an Expat: Living in Barcelona, Spain
What is it like to move to and live in Barcelona? With its great climate and high quality of life, Barcelona is a popular destination for expats. Currently I myself...
15 Things to Do in Valencia with Kids – Map Included
If we talk about beautiful cities with warm and pleasant weather, tasty cuisine, memorable locations, natural environments, and the most exciting attractions to enjoy, Valencia...
The Best Family Vacations in Spain – Costa Brava, Costa Dorada & Costa Verde
Finding a destination that keeps everyone happy for a family vacation in Spain can be a complicated task. However, Spain has a lot to offer. With beautiful beaches, countless...
Ask an Expat: Living in Valencia, Spain
What is it like to live in Valencia? Valencia has a growing number of expats and digital nomads, and for good reason! I am currently living in Valencia myself and I think the...
Valencia, Spain: What to See & Do on a Short Trip – A Practical Guide
A Practical Guide for Things to Do in Valencia, Spain Valencia: filled with history, culture, art and hipster bars… But what to do in Valencia on a short visit? I have been...
Ask an Expat: Living in Madrid, Spain
What is it like to Live in Madrid? Madrid, Spain’s capital city packed with history and culture… I recently moved to Spain myself (to Valencia) and I am really...
15 of the Best Beaches in the World – Selected by Travel Bloggers
‘What is the most beautiful or unique beach you have ever been to? The best beach in the world?’ That is what I asked a number of seasoned travel bloggers. Not only...
5 Crazy Spanish Festivals You Have to Check Out!
Yes, there are quite a few weird Spanish festivals to visit! Spain has a reputation for loving to party. Partying in Spain doesn’t just mean having a few drinks and dancing...
Why Art Lovers Should Travel to Spain
Art enthusiasts often travel the world to see the incredible pieces that both classic artists and modern artists have to offer. And if you’re looking for a country replete with...
Ask an Expat: Living in Granada, Spain
What is it like to move to and live in Granada, Spain? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to help...