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Notes on moving, living, and figuring things out in Spain
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I write about life in Spain — the day-to-day reality of raising kids abroad, navigating bureaucracy, and building a life here with intention, poco a poco.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to move abroad with a family or want the full reality instead of the fantasy of life abroad, you’ve landed in the right place.
What to Expect
Daily life in Spain, including the parts that don’t make it into guidebooks
Posts on paperwork, bureaucracy, and navigating unfamiliar systems and cultural differences
Raising kids abroad and how it’s reshaping family life
Notes on money, logistics, and the tradeoffs of building a life elsewhere
Occasional travel rooted in everyday life
Start with These Posts
Trying to figure out everyday life in Spain, whether that’s navigating paperwork, understanding how systems work, or making decisions for your kids, can feel overwhelming at the beginning.
I’ve got you. Here are a few good places to start.
Doing the Work Before the Leap. Getting organized and understanding the lay of the land are necessary parts of moving abroad, especially with a family.
From Dollars to Euros. Handling money abroad can be challenging, but there are a few money tools you should know about to make the transition easier.
A Crash Course in Spanish Bureaucracy (Featuring My Digital Certificate). Spanish bureaucracy can be a maze, but some of its quirks can save you time and headaches.
What My Kids Lose — and Gain — by Growing Up in Spain. Moving kids abroad and uprooting them from everything they’ve ever known is anxiety-inducing, but while they’ll lose some cultural touchpoints, they’ll gain others.
The Part These “Spain Is Cheap” Stories Always Leave Out. The cost of living in Spain is lower than in the U.S., but it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that it is often much less affordable for Spanish locals.