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
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
The Real Deal: Surviving Apartment Hunting in Barcelona Maria, April 27, 2025June 2, 2025 If you’re thinking about moving to Barcelona or already here and facing the apartment hunting nightmare, you’re not alone. After living here for over 3 years, I’ve been through the rental rollercoaster and learned some hard lessons along the way. Let me share my experience and some tips that might… Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Private Health Insurance for Your Spanish Residency Application Maria, April 13, 2025June 2, 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
Spanish Passport: A Traveler’s Golden Ticket in a World of Unequal Access Maria, March 30, 2025June 2, 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, 2025June 2, 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
5 Key Things that Helped Me Move and Start a Life in Spain Maria, March 2, 2025June 2, 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, 2025June 2, 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