Valencia on a Budget: The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected Maria, July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 After three whole years of living in Spain, we finally – finally – made it to Valencia. I know, I know. How does someone live in Spain for that long and not visit Valencia? Life happens, I guess. But when we finally got there last month, the timing couldn’t have… Continue Reading
The Main Motivation Why I Moved to Spain (And It’s Not Money) Maria, July 6, 2025July 13, 2025 So someone dropped this question on one of my videos recently: “Why did you move to Spain when you were already earning good money?” And honestly? It got me thinking more than I expected. Here’s the thing – you are absolutely right. What I was making back home would’ve given… Continue Reading
I Lost My Filipino Citizenship When I Became Spanish (Here’s How I Got it Back) Maria, June 29, 2025July 6, 2025 So 2 weeks ago, I was all smiles because I finally got my Spanish passport and DNI after 5 long months of waiting. I felt like I had just hit a major life milestone! But of course, life loves a plot twist. After all the excitement, I was hit with… Continue Reading
What is Certificate of Concordance and Why Do You Need One After Getting Your DNI? Maria, June 22, 2025June 25, 2025 Alright, let’s talk about one of Spain’s best-kept bureaucratic secrets that nobody warns you about until it’s too late. You’ve finally got your DNI, you’re feeling like a proper Spanish citizen, and then BAM – suddenly your NIE goes inactive and half your documents don’t match up anymore. Enter the… Continue Reading
Spanish Residency and Citizenship: 20 Questions — Asked and Answered (Part 2) Maria, June 15, 2025June 17, 2025 Back for more? Here’s Part 2 of your most-asked questions about Spanish residency and citizenship. I’ve already tackled a bunch in Part 1—so if you missed that, go check it out. Like in part 1, there will be acronyms that I will use repeatedly. For reference, here’s what they mean:… Continue Reading
Spanish Residency and Citizenship: 20 Questions — Asked and Answered (Part 1) Maria, June 8, 2025June 11, 2025 In this post, I will be answering 20 frequently asked questions sent to me via email and posted as comments on my YouTube videos. I’ve compiled over 40 questions so this would part 1. And part 2 will come next week so stay tuned! Before we start, there will be… Continue Reading
Three Years in Barcelona: A Life Update Maria, June 1, 2025June 2, 2025 I moved to Barcelona back in March 2022 after spending five beautiful months living in Split, Croatia. The main reason? I wanted to be with my partner—and also start the two-year residency countdown needed to apply for Spanish citizenship. Two birds, one sunny Mediterranean stone! Now, fast forward to today…… Continue Reading
7 Days in Barcelona: A Chaotic Guide to Not Getting Lost (Mostly) Maria, May 25, 2025June 2, 2025 So you’ve decided to tackle Barcelona in a week? Bold choice. This city is like that friend who looks totally put-together on Instagram but is secretly powered by caffeine, chaos, and an alarming number of architectural projects that should probably be illegal. Here’s your survival guide to seven days of… Continue Reading
Barcelona Life Hacks: An Expat’s Guide to Living Like a Local Maria, May 18, 2025June 2, 2025 When I moved to Barcelona after living in Split, Croatia for 5 months, I’ll be honest — the adjustment was a lot. Between navigating Spanish bureaucracy and figuring out how not to accidentally overpay for everything, it felt overwhelming to say the least. If you’re more of a visual learner,… Continue Reading
Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Here’s What You Need to Know Maria, May 11, 2025June 2, 2025 Spain’s digital nomad visa would have been my number 1 choice when planning my move to Europe back in 2021. BUT, this visa was only launched in 2023—the reason I took a different route. If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I shared frequently asked questions… Continue Reading