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Short background: my husband is Spanish and I am American. I have lived in Spain for nearly ten years, and with him for seven of them. Our wedding was on July 6th, 2019, at 8:30pm, performed as a civil ceremony … Continue reading Everything you need to know to plan a wedding abroad
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Many people would affirm that nothing is better than having a routine and security. Knowing your friends, your neighborhood, how to do your job, which chores you’ll do every day of the week, what you’ll buy at the grocery store and make for dinner and what your next few years of life will probably look […]
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EDIT: Since the publishing of this post, I recently have found myself planning my very own Spanish wedding, (with an American twist, of course!) Because I have sent this post to guests in order for them to have a vague … Continue reading What you need to know before your first Spanish wedding
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If you have come to this post, I have a feeling you are in one of a few categories: You’ve been working your “normal” job in the States since graduation and are ready for a break and move abroad, and … Continue reading 10 Frequently Asked Questions for a Permanent Expat
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There are certain topics that strike fear in the heart of every amateur expat. “Amateur” being anyone who hasn’t been in their new country for long or one who just simply chooses to lead a life of blissful ignorance. I … Continue reading Taxes for expats
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The first time I was moving to Spain as a language assistant, my mom oversaw most of my packing. The second and third time are none of your business. JKJK, obvi she was there to put her two cents in … Continue reading What I wish I had brought to Spain
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Finding an apartment anywhere can be a challenge. Trying get all of the things you want in the right location isn’t always a guarantee and usually ends in compromise, (we’ve all seen House Hunters, we know the drill). Add to … Continue reading How to find an apartment in Spain
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Many women dream of the day they get to design that one, beautiful white dress that they will wear for the best day of their lives. I think about my (possible) future wedding dress too, but ever since the first … Continue reading How an American learned an age-old Spanish dance
Raise your hand if a bad break up has ever made you make spontaneous, somewhat irrational decisions. *Hand shoots up. Yup, right over here, that’s me. Pierced my nose, cut and dyed my hair, took the gym back up, you … Continue reading What you don’t need to worry about when you decide to move abroad
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