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Beyond the Postcard 🌅
Spain isn’t just flamenco, siestas, and paella-for-dinner. Beyond the postcard stereotypes is a country far more complicated and infinitely better.
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Jen Cook
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Raised on World Book, Bound for Spain
I grew up in rural Kentucky, flipping through World Book encyclopedias like they were passports. Decades later, I’ve finally crossed the county line …
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Jen Cook
The Albatross
It was supposed to be a safety net. Instead, it’s become a leak, a tax bill, and a constant what-if living in the back of my mind.
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I told you what we gave up.
Now let me tell you what we gained and why it was worth every sacrifice.
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Jen Cook
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A Year of Spanish Paperwork
Bring your paperwork, your patience, and a little humility. It goes a long way.
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Back-to-School Season, But Make It Spanish 🇪🇸
Last summer, we arrived in Valencia just two weeks before school would begin in early September.
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Spoiler: It Still Feels Like a Vacation
Living abroad is often surreal, but it's still real life.
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July 2025

Turns Out We Moved to Spain … to See Spain
Honestly, I thought we’d spend the year gallivanting across the continent, checking off as many countries as possible. But like so many things in life…
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Grieving What Could Have Been
Forgiveness is a funny thing. You can offer it, feel it, believe it. But the sore spot it leaves on your soul remains.
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Jen Cook
Spain Said, "That’s Cute."
I’ve been studying for my Spanish driver’s license for months. I’ve been a driver for 28 years. No, really.
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A Fracture, a Paywall, and What Comes Next
Back in February, I shared a post that resonated with so many people.
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Jen Cook
The Woman on the Train
In March 2007, Will and I took our first trip across the pond.
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Jen Cook
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