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
From Constant Traveler to Spanish Citizen: My Journey to Finding Home Abroad Maria, February 16, 2025June 2, 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
How I Prepared for DELE A2 and CCSE exams for my Spanish Nationality Application Maria, February 9, 2025June 2, 2025 When I got my Spanish residency back in May 2022, I already had my sights set on the next milestone: Spanish citizenship. I knew I’d be eligible to apply by May 2024, so I should have planned ahead and start early but I didn’t because I thought I had a… Continue Reading
How to Exchange Your Philippine Driver’s License for a Spanish One Maria, February 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Did you know you can exchange your Philippine driver’s license (professional or non-professional) for a Spanish driver’s license? Yup, no need to start from scratch! All you need is a medical exam to confirm you’re fit to drive. I went through this process myself, and spoiler alert—it was surprisingly smooth…. Continue Reading
How I Got Approved for Croatia’s Digital Nomad Visa Maria, January 26, 2025June 2, 2025 Dreaming of staying in the EU for more than 90 days? Croatia’s Digital Nomad Visa is one of the easiest ways to make it happen! And it gets even better—Croatia is now a member of the Schengen states, meaning you can travel freely across the EU with this visa. In… Continue Reading
How I Applied for Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa in the Philippines Maria, January 19, 2025June 2, 2025 Did you know that Filipinos can acquire Spanish Nationality after only 2 years of legal residency? And the non-lucrative visa is one of the ways to get residency in Spain. In this video I will show you how I applied for the visa including the requirements, costs, and timeline. If… Continue Reading
How I Acquired Spanish Nationality in 2.5 years as a Filipino Citizen Maria, January 13, 2025June 2, 2025 Today marks a truly unforgettable milestone—I officially took my oath and became a Spanish citizen! This momentous occasion deserves more than just a fleeting thought, so here I am, penning a post to capture the significance of the day. if you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube… Continue Reading
How I Got my Spanish Residency as Non-EU Citizen Maria, January 5, 2025June 2, 2025 If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I dive into all the details about obtaining Spanish Residency through Pareja de Hecho. October 2021, I flew to Barcelona and stayed for 10 days before going to Split, Croatia where I intended to stay for a year since… Continue Reading