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The Baby Steps Got Us Here.
Then we stopped following them to the letter.
Aug 20
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Jen Cook
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The Tip Jar Followed Me to Spain and I'm Still Mad About It
The café that tried to guilt me into tipping in Valencia, and why I'm not going back.
Aug 11
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Jen Cook
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The Math Everyone Skips When They Say Spain Is Cheaper
Two separate posts this week claimed Spain is 30-40% cheaper than the U.S. Here's what that number is measuring and what it leaves out for anyone moving…
Aug 4
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Jen Cook
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July 2026
I Went to Paris to Slow Down. Reader, I Did Not.
One of the reasons I wanted to move to Spain was its proximity to the rest of Europe.
Jul 28
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Jen Cook
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Chasing Familiar Flavors in a Spanish Kitchen
Sausage gravy, Tex-Mex, coffee creamer, even Chick-fil-A. Here's what worked when I tried to recreate American comfort food 4,000 miles from home.
Jul 16
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Jen Cook
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The Restlessness Follows
The question, “Was it worth it?” comes up a lot in conversations with new friends about moving to Spain.
Jul 9
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Jen Cook
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June 2026
What Nobody Tells You About Paying U.S. Taxes From Spain
This week, we paid our first Spanish tax bill.
Jun 30
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Jen Cook
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Kids Are Resilient. It Still Cost Them Something.
Last Friday, my kids closed the book on the 2025-26 school year.
Jun 23
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Jen Cook
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Here We Are
After two eye surgeries, a move to Ruzafa, and taxes, I'm finally jumping back into writing. Where I've been and what's next.
Jun 18
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Jen Cook
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May 2026
May Chaos
When life abroad means juggling surgery recovery, a move, and the end of the school year all at once, I'm learning about letting go of control and being…
May 19
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Jen Cook
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How to Renew Your U.S. Passport While Living in Spain
Just got our passports back after renewing them from Spain. Took less than a month, never set foot in an embassy. Here's how it works and what made me…
May 15
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Jen Cook
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Finding an Apartment in Valencia, Spain, is No Joke
The Valencia rental market is tight, especially for foreigners. Here's what we learned navigating it with a dog, no work contract, and a hard deadline.
May 12
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Jen Cook
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