How to Get a Carta de Invitación in Barcelona: A Complete Guide Maria, September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Getting your family to visit Spain? Here’s everything you need to know about obtaining an official invitation letter in Barcelona. This year, I’m beyond excited for the holidays! My two sisters from Canada are finally coming to visit, and we’re planning to travel to Finland together. It’s going to be… Continue Reading
How I Finally Made It Inside Barcelona’s Most Beautiful Concert Hall (After 3 Years of Living Here!) Maria, September 21, 2025September 28, 2025 Do you know how beautiful Palau de la Música Catalana is from the inside? If you don’t, then we’re on the same page. I’ve been living here in Barcelona for more than 3 years and I haven’t been inside this iconic venue – not even on a group tour or… 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
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
Our Go-To Stores for Essentials in Barcelona Maria, March 16, 2025June 2, 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, 2025June 2, 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, 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