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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: Understanding the conditions that affect millions
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most prevalent cognitive health conditions affecting millions of individuals and families globally. While news of high-profile cases...
Pitch imperfect: Small mistakes that may cost you coverage
As a journalist I receive dozens of requests for publicity, interviews, event coverage and free promotion. Most are perfectly pleasant. A few, however, are far...
Barcelona’s busy renaissance revival!
Barcelona is polishing its crown. From the Sagrada Familia’s gleaming new cross (recently blessed by the Pope) to the careful reinvention of its best known...
The World Cup vs. my calendar
One fan lost in global time zones and World Cup obsession It has been my habit at every World Cup to rearrange my entire life around...
MG HS Hybrid+ – an irresistible choice?
With the news that Spain has benefitted over the original home of MG for the company’s first return to Europe it seems a good point...
Why walking away from the WHO is a dangerous mistake
In an era shaped by rising nationalism, global health security faces a critical turning point. While no international institution is flawless, dismantling our collective defense...
Fancy a new adventure? Why house-sitting is the ultimate expat travel hack
Meet Carla. Since before the pandemic, Carla has been house-sitting with us at HouseSitMatch, exploring beautiful pockets of Spain, France, and beyond. For Carla, house-sitting...
Barcelona’s busy renaissance revival!
Barcelona is polishing its crown. From the Sagrada Familia’s gleaming new cross (recently blessed by the Pope) to the careful reinvention of its best known...
United Nationalities of Marbella Summit: Who can help?
Many of us international residents really don’t know who to turn to when things go wrong and so this year’s United Nationalities of Marbella Summit,...
Could you pet-sit somewhere for 6 months?
Meet Obi he is a discerning cat who lives with some other pets in Manilva Obi, a Maine Coon who likes to relax, lives with...
When balls meant life or death
All kinds - small, hard, oversized, squeezy, soft, airy, bouncy… We hit them, catch them, kick them. In sport, the real difference is how well...
Holiday tummy: How to avoid it and what to do if it strikes
Jetting off on holiday is exciting, but sudden digestive issues can quickly put a damper on your much-anticipated break. Commonly known as "holiday tummy," travel-related...
The Spanish Government told you to register your rental. Now the Supreme Court says it never had the right to.
If you own a property in Spain and rent it out for short term periods, through online platforms Vrbo, Airbnb, or a similar… the past...
Spanish school safety strategy
Spanish students have added an unusual subject to the timetable this year: what to do when the world catches fire or fills with water. Under...