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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
  • About me
    • What is the milk?
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Malta, The Blue Lagoon, Travel by Country5 Comments

Everything you need to know about the Blue Lagoon

June 7, 2018November 8, 2021 Emily

You’ve heard about it. You’ve seen pictures. You’ve planned your whole trip to Malta around this one beach. And I’m here to tell you…you’ve made the right choice. Now, what do you need to know before you go? You’ve got … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Blue Lagoon

Porto, Portugal, Travel by CountryLeave a comment
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How to best see the city of “tripeiros”

May 22, 2018June 16, 2018 Emily

If you’ve been following along with my blog for even a short amount of time, you might know that I had the best stroke of luck when one of my new coworkers four years ago became one of my best … Continue reading How to best see the city of “tripeiros”

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

Barcelona, Costa Brava, Spain2 Comments

Why you should see the Costa Brava this winter

March 8, 2018November 8, 2021 Emily

After a whirlwind 48 hours on the beautiful Costa Brava with two even more beautiful friends of mine, I have officially decided that winter time is the best time to visit this treasure of north-east Spain. Yup. I said it. The … Continue reading Why you should see the Costa Brava this winter

Barcelona3 Comments
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The only guide to brunch in Barcelona you’ll ever need.

February 6, 2018November 8, 2021 Emily

Alright my dear readers, this post is officially over a year in the making. It was, in fact, one of the first posts I planned to write when I started this little baby of mine just under a year ago. … Continue reading The only guide to brunch in Barcelona you’ll ever need.

Czech Republic, Prague, Travel by Country7 Comments
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A few things I learned in the Czech capital

January 18, 2018June 3, 2018 Emily

Before heading off on one of my favorite ways to travel–girls weekend with my coworker/best friend/platonic love/and favorite travel partner, Pili–I already had some preconceived notions about Prague. I had been there once during a whirlwind Easter break trip through … Continue reading A few things I learned in the Czech capital

Expat Life in Spain, Visas and Paperwork4 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

Barcelona6 Comments
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The question of Catalan independence on the eve of a revolution

October 9, 2017November 8, 2021 Emily

DISCLAIMER: I don’t often write about politics, and have never done it on the blog. But considering the current political turmoil, I have more people asking me if they should cancel their trip to Barcelona out of safety concerns, than … Continue reading The question of Catalan independence on the eve of a revolution

Barcelona, What to know7 Comments
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10 things you need to know about Barcelona

September 17, 2017February 9, 2022 Emily

Barcelona is a city constantly toeing the line between being Spanish or European. (Yes, I’m aware that it is technically both–for now anyway–but stay with me.) The Spanish side being all, beers-on-beers-on-tapas-on-beers in a small, sunny plaza, and the European … Continue reading 10 things you need to know about Barcelona

Expat Life in Spain, Moving Abroad12 Comments
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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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