So, we have just put down a deposit to buy a house here in Spain. For us – the husband, two kids, dog and I to live in. Forever (as much as forever can be). How exciting, you might say, especially after renting and living abroad as an expat for so many years. Finally being …
One question that I have been asking myself a lot recently, is where do I belong? I have lived in the UK most of my life, but leaving there to live abroad in Australia nearly 15 years ago, then Costa Rica and now Spain. I am relatively used to the feeling of not belonging …
In 2018 we decided we wanted to live and work in Spain, to be back living in Europe, closer to family in the UK and settle for the long term. We were fortunate that we could choose where we wanted to live in Spain due to my husband working remotely so our main priorities were …
How can you strengthen your relationship with your partner whilst living abroad? Whether you are a living overseas or not, it will probably come as no surprise that according to experts strong close romantic and social relationships are more likely to lead to being very happy and also to living longer. Obviously they can …
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Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or not, there are a number of things to get your head around the festive season when living abroad. There is no year that this has been truer than this. But, not being in your native country can be an amazingly enriching experience, whilst bringing up some mixed emotions. I …