Navigating the Uncertainties of Remote Work: Is a Second Remote Job Your Safety Net? Maria, April 20, 2025April 16, 2025 Since I started working remotely back in 2015 (yes, five years before COVID made it mainstream), I’ve understood the inherent vulnerability of cross-ocean employment contracts. Operating in legal gray areas means these positions can disappear with little recourse. To mitigate this job instability, I made a strategic decision in 2020… Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Private Health Insurance for Your Spanish Residency Application Maria, April 13, 2025April 24, 2025 During my journey through Spain’s residency process, I’ve had experience with two major health insurance providers: ASISA and ADESLAS. I initially used ASISA for my non-lucrative visa application and later switched to ADESLAS when establishing my Spanish residency after my time in Croatia. In this post, I’m going to share… Continue Reading
8 Days in Andalucía: A Real Talk Travel Diary (Seville, Córdoba, Granada & Málaga) Maria, April 6, 2025April 17, 2025 From delayed flights to delicious vermut-fueled evenings, here’s the unfiltered version of our week-long trip through Southern Spain. If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I included ways to get around, hotels we’ve stayed at, highlights in each city, countless tapas we ate, how much we… Continue Reading
Spanish Passport: A Traveler’s Golden Ticket in a World of Unequal Access Maria, March 30, 2025March 14, 2025 Ever thought about how your passport shapes your travel experiences? As someone who’s spent years exploring the globe, I’ve witnessed firsthand how dramatically different travel can be depending on which little booklet you pull out at border control. The Spanish passport is truly a traveler’s dream. Ranking consistently among the… Continue Reading
A Remote Worker’s Guide to Setting Up a Business (Sociedad Limitada) in Barcelona Maria, March 23, 2025April 17, 2025 As someone who thrived through a move to Spain thanks to remote work, I faced an important decision for my tax situation in Barcelona: establish a limited company (Sociedad Limitada) or register as a self-employed worker (autónomo). If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I talked… Continue Reading
Our Go-To Stores for Essentials in Barcelona Maria, March 16, 2025April 17, 2025 One of the best things about living in Barcelona is the variety of stores available for everyday essentials. From budget-friendly supermarkets to specialty shops for Asian ingredients and home decor, we’ve built a solid list of go-to places. Whether you’re a newcomer or just looking for better shopping spots, here’s… Continue Reading
The Real Cost of Living in Barcelona: Is It as Expensive as They Say? Maria, March 9, 2025April 17, 2025 I have been living in Barcelona for 3 years now so I know full well how much it costs to live in Barcelona. If you’re thinking about moving to Barcelona and wondering if your wallet can handle it, good news—Barcelona can be surprisingly affordable if you know how to budget,… Continue Reading
5 Key Things that Helped Me Move and Start a Life in Spain Maria, March 2, 2025March 11, 2025 It has been 3 years and 4 months since I packed my bags and decided to move to Europe. And this year alone, I officially became a Spanish citizen. Was it easy? Of course not. You should know that anything worth having never comes easy. Disclaimer: if you’re comfortable in… Continue Reading
The Perks of Being a Spain Resident and 5 Things I Like and Dislike about Living in Spain Maria, February 23, 2025February 26, 2025 So, you’re thinking about becoming a resident in Spain? Or maybe you’re already here and wondering what perks come with the deal? Well, let me tell you—there are plenty of reasons why life in Spain is a dream come true. From healthcare to lifestyle, here’s why getting that Spanish residency… Continue Reading
From Constant Traveler to Spanish Citizen: My Journey to Finding Home Abroad Maria, February 16, 2025March 18, 2025 My international travel journey started in 2008, though it was mostly for work. By 2015, I decided to leave the corporate world behind and embarked on a 14-month solo adventure in South America. That trip changed everything—I didn’t want to stop traveling. If you’re more of a visual learner, check… Continue Reading