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
Finding Work in Barcelona as an Expat: My Personal Journey Maria, May 4, 2025June 2, 2025 When I moved to Barcelona, I quickly discovered that finding a job as an expat comes with its own unique set of challenges and surprises. Let me share my experience with you! If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I shared my personal experience job hunting… 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
Navigating the Uncertainties of Remote Work: Is a Second Remote Job Your Safety Net? Maria, April 20, 2025September 9, 2025 What if I told you I haven’t worried about losing my job in over five years? Not because I’m irreplaceable, but because I have something most people don’t – a backup plan that actually pays me. I want to talk about something that might sound crazy – having two remote… 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
8 Days in Andalucía: A Real Talk Travel Diary (Seville, Córdoba, Granada & Málaga) Maria, April 6, 2025June 2, 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, 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