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Expat experiences in Spain

  • Expat Life in Spain
    • Marriage in spain
      • Everything You Need to Know about Applying for Pareja de Hecho
      • The Difference Between a Civil Union and Marriage in Spain
      • Everything you need to know to plan a wedding abroad
      • What you need to know before your first Spanish wedding
    • Visas and Paperwork
      • Taxes for expats
      • The Difference Between a Civil Union and Marriage in Spain
      • How to Stay in Spain as an American
    • Moving Abroad
      • How an American learned an age-old Spanish dance
      • 10 of the most frequently asked questions to Americans abroad
      • How to find an apartment in Spain
      • What you don’t need to worry about when you decide to move abroad
      • What I wish I had brought to Spain
      • 10 Frequently Asked Questions for a Permanent Expat
    • Family Life in Spain
      • Pregnant in a Spanish Quarantine
      • 10 Ways You Know You’re an American Mom in Spain
    • Healthcare in Spain
      • 10 things that surprised me about giving birth in Spain
      • Health Care And Birth In Spain vs. The United States
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
      • 10 spots you can’t miss on the Costa Brava
      • Saying goodbye to Barcelona
      • 10 things you need to know about Barcelona
      • Palo Alto market in Barcelona
      • Your personal to do list this summer in Barcelona
      • The only guide to brunch in Barcelona you’ll ever need.
      • Barcelona on a budget
      • Where to see films in their original language in Barcelona
      • 10 bars you need to try in Barcelona
    • Galicia
      • Must knows for enjoying island time in the Cíes
    • Toledo
      • All of your Toledo must-dos from a local himself
    • Madrid
      • 5 Off the Beaten Path Spots to Visit Madrid on a Budget
  • Travel by Country
    • Travel hacks
      • Get over your fear of long haul flights
      • How to get a first class upgrade…for free!
    • Czech Republic
      • Prague
        • A few things I learned in the Czech capital
    • Portugal
      • Porto
        • How to best see the city of “Tripeiros”
    • France
      • Lyon
        • 5 things that Lyon is waiting to show you
    • Italy
      • Cinque Terre
        • 6 things to know before you fall in love with Cinque Terre
    • Malta
      • The Blue Lagoon
        • Everything you need to know about the Blue Lagoon
      • Malta in 36 hours or less
    • Thailand
      • Chiang Mai
        • Three days in Chiang Mai
  • Teaching in Spain
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Category: Expat Life in Spain

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Everything you need to know to plan a wedding abroad

September 25, 2019February 8, 2022 Emily

Short background: my husband is Spanish and I am American. I have lived in Spain for nearly ten years, and with him for seven of them. Our wedding was on July 6th, 2019, at 8:30pm, performed as a civil ceremony … Continue reading Everything you need to know to plan a wedding abroad

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Saying goodbye to Barcelona

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Emily

Many people would affirm that nothing is better than having a routine and security. Knowing your friends, your neighborhood, how to do your job, which chores you’ll do every day of the week, what you’ll buy at the grocery store and make for dinner and what your next few years of life will probably look […]

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What you need to know before your first Spanish wedding

July 24, 2018November 9, 2021 Emily

EDIT: Since the publishing of this post, I recently have found myself planning my very own Spanish wedding, (with an American twist, of course!) Because I have sent this post to guests in order for them to have a vague … Continue reading What you need to know before your first Spanish wedding

Expat Life in Spain, Moving Abroad8 Comments
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10 Frequently Asked Questions for a Permanent Expat

May 3, 2018November 8, 2021 Emily

If you have come to this post, I have a feeling you are in one of a few categories: You’ve been working your “normal” job in the States since graduation and are ready for a break and move abroad, and … Continue reading 10 Frequently Asked Questions for a Permanent Expat

Expat Life in Spain, Visas and Paperwork2 Comments
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Taxes for expats

October 19, 2017November 8, 2021 Emily

There are certain topics that strike fear in the heart of every amateur expat. “Amateur” being anyone who hasn’t been in their new country for long or one who just simply chooses to lead a life of blissful ignorance. I … Continue reading Taxes for expats

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What I wish I had brought to Spain

August 4, 2017November 8, 2021 Emily

The first time I was moving to Spain as a language assistant, my mom oversaw most of my packing. The second and third time are none of your business. JKJK, obvi she was there to put her two cents in … Continue reading What I wish I had brought to Spain

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How to find an apartment in Spain

July 26, 2017November 8, 2021 Emily

Finding an apartment anywhere can be a challenge. Trying get all of the things you want in the right location isn’t always a guarantee and usually ends in compromise, (we’ve all seen House Hunters, we know the drill).  Add to … Continue reading How to find an apartment in Spain

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How an American learned an age-old Spanish dance

May 3, 2017November 8, 2021 Emily

Many women dream of the day they get to design that one, beautiful white dress that they will wear for the best day of their lives. I think about my (possible) future wedding dress too, but ever since the first … Continue reading How an American learned an age-old Spanish dance

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What you don’t need to worry about when you decide to move abroad

March 4, 2017June 3, 2018 Emily

Raise your hand if a bad break up has ever made you make spontaneous, somewhat irrational decisions. *Hand shoots up. Yup, right over here, that’s me. Pierced my nose, cut and dyed my hair, took the gym back up, you … Continue reading What you don’t need to worry about when you decide to move abroad

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