Two Years in Spain: 5 Things I Didn’t Expect
I knew a good bit about living in Europe, but I still wasn’t prepared for some things.
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Targeted by Pickpockets in Barcelona
I’m writing this post to remind travelers, just like us – excited, disoriented, distracted – there are things you can and should do to protect yourself.
Want to Move to Europe? A short list of pros & cons from a 2-time expat
Sometimes I think people assume moving to Europe means bringing their current cost of living with them.
2023 Intentions – Write Yourself a Happy Ending
It hit me the other day, that no matter where I live, I’m never going to have all my friends and family in the same place again. Never. Nope. Accept it. But don’t accept being distant.
2022 Intentions – What Happened?
I almost didn’t have a choice. When I leave home, I’m going to need to speak at least a little Spanish.
Lifelong Dreams: Do they have to wait that long?
If we wait for kids to grow up, the house to be paid off, the job promotion that will make us feel enough…well, you know where I’m going with this.
“How Long Until Your Money Runs Out?”
Valencia Sunset
It’s not that complicated but requires more than a one-sentence answer, so I often feel like Lucy Ricardo with a lot of ‘splaining to do.
6 Things We (Happily) Have After Moving to Spain
Don’t worry about missing things; worry about missing life.
6 Things We (Happily) Don’t Have After Moving to Spain
Many of you will think we’re crazy and I’m used to that. Hopefully, some will find this illuminating for your own way of living with less.
One Month, One Tank – 14 Years Later
“History doesn’t repeat Itself, but It often rhymes.” – Mark Twain Here we are again with sticker shock at the gas pump. What did we learn from last time?