Expat Lifestyle
British pensioners in Spain could see a €580 pension boost from April…but there’s a catch
British pensioners living in Spain could see their annual income rise by nearly £500 (a little more than €580) beginning next April, after the latest...
British expats in Spain could lose one of their biggest inheritance tax advantages
For thousands of British residents who built a new life in Spain, their UK pension was meant to provide security in retirement and support for...
Spanish residents reveal their cooling tricks that make 40°C far more bearable
If you’re living in Spain right now, or arriving for the summer, you don’t need a weather forecast to understand what is happening. The moment...
Spaniards reveal the British quirks that amuse them the most
When British people move to Spain, or when Spaniards spend time around British friends or visitors, it is rarely the big cultural differences that stand...
Americans living in Spain warned over overlooked IRS filing rules
For many Americans living in Spain, moving abroad often feels like leaving behind the stress of the US tax system. But thousands of US citizens...
This rural village in Spain is betting on low-cost land to revive its community
A small municipality in central Spain is offering low-cost building plots in an effort to attract new residents and reverse long-term population decline. Olmeda de...
Samaritans in Spain appoints new patron
On 3 September 2024, the Costa Blanca community was deeply saddened by the loss of their beloved Stevie Spit, a local hero who had left...
Study finds 72% of Spanish youth say migrants should adapt to Spanish culture
A new study on attitudes among young people in Spain finds that a large majority believe migrants should adapt to Spanish customs, offering a snapshot...
I finished last in the Magaluf Half Marathon – here’s why I’m still proud
When I say last… I mean last last. Not “oh I was near the back” last. I mean THE final person across the finish line. There...
165,000 Brits leave the UK to work abroad – Here’s where they are actually going
Around 165,000 British professionals have already left the UK to work remotely from abroad, drawn by lower living costs, better weather and a lifestyle that...
A guide for residents to the social life of Andalucía’s Spring ferias
As winter fades, Andalucía awakens to the subtle rhythm of spring. Streets brighten, cafés fill with conversation, and towns prepare for a series of social...
Want to get away for Easter? These flights are the cheapest from Spain this year
Semana Santa is one of the busiest travel periods of the year in Spain, with millions heading to famous processions in cities such as Seville,...
Brits ditch UK rain and gloom for Spanish hills – Now their cold-pressed juice is conquering tastes across the country
Just a couple of years ago, in 2023, Stacey from Bradford and Andi from Birmingham, then living in Exeter with their two young children, grew...
British expat reveals Spain’s relaxed pace: Why ‘mañana’ really doesn’t really mean ‘tomorrow’ after 2 years living here
Susie, a British woman who moved to Spain two years ago, has gone viral on TikTok sharing surprising cultural differences other than later dinners. Her...