Archive - poco a poco

What Stayed, What Went

And what we learned to let go.

Jan 7 • Jen Cook

Notes on moving, living, and figuring things out in Spain

Jan 6 • Jen Cook

Navigating Spanish Bureaucracy (Without Getting Turned Away)

Spanish bureaucracy rewards flexibility. Here's what I’ve learned from navigating visas, TIE appointments, and paperwork without being turned away.

Jan 5 • Jen Cook

December 2025

Heading Into a New Year Together

This newsletter started as a personal project. Somewhere along the way, it became a little more.

Dec 29, 2025 • Jen Cook

I’m Living My Own House Hunters Episode

A tiny moment in Valencia that reminded me I’m living the life I used to only watch on TV.

Dec 12, 2025 • Jen Cook

🎄 Madrid at Christmas: A Light Tour to Remember

A chilly night, a crowded bus, and the Christmas lights that made Madrid unforgettable.

Dec 8, 2025 • Jen Cook

The Part These "Spain Is Cheap" Stories Always Leave Out

Cheaper is relative.

Dec 1, 2025 • Jen Cook

November 2025

How I Keep My U.S. Phone Number in Spain (And Why It Matters)

Keeping your U.S. phone number abroad doesn’t have to be messy or expensive. This is the exact setup I use in Spain. It's simple, reliable, and…

Nov 24, 2025 • Jen Cook

The Ruthless Art of Moving Abroad

Thinking about moving abroad? Read this first. It’s the part no one puts on Instagram — what you keep, what you leave behind, and what you’ll…

Nov 18, 2025 • Jen Cook

What My Kids Lose — and Gain — by Growing Up in Spain

Raising kids abroad means trading one set of experiences for another. How will it shape their futures?

Nov 14, 2025 • Jen Cook

It’s Complicated: Living with Spanish Bureaucracy

Visa renewal: approved. Relief: pending.

Nov 11, 2025 • Jen Cook

🌎 The Thing You’re Not Supposed to Say About Life Abroad

The hardest part of life abroad isn’t the paperwork. It’s admitting what you really miss.

Nov 7, 2025 • Jen Cook

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