Celebrating 10 years of “retirement”
Celebrating 10 years of “retirement” For 20 years I worked for a major Canadian exporter, working my way from being Chief Accountant to Controller to Chief Financial Officer. It was a great job in a …
5 great places to visit in Germany (that few people know about)
5 great places to visit in Germany (that few people know about) Germany is one of our favorite countries. I’m lucky – my mother is German and over the years I’ve travelled Germany with her and …
Is it Racist to ask someone where they’re (really) from?
Is it Racist to ask someone where they’re from? It happened when talking to one of our new neighbors in Spain. Looking at Lissette, she said it: “You’re American. But where are you really from?” …
16 Parador Hotels to discover in Spain
16 Parador Hotels to discover in Spain Spain has something unique: state-owned hotels located in (mostly) historic buildings. All over Spain you can stay in old castles, monasteries, palaces and …
The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby
The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby February 28, 2021 News came out last week that Spain had 9,387 Covid deaths in February – the highest number of deaths since April of 2020. …
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco More than 26 million visitors flock to San Francisco, California, each year and for good reason – the city offers an unbeatable combination of culture, …
5 Best Places to See in Moldova
5 Best Places to See in Moldova A small country wedged between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is little-known to most people. It is this authenticity – as well as its beauty – that makes a visit to this …
What’s it like travelling full-time during the pandemic?
What’s it like travelling full-time during the pandemic? Most full-time travellers have stopped travelling during the pandemic, most opting go “home” or to settle someplace on a long-term visa (as we …
Do Americans and Canadians living in Spain have to file taxes?
Do Americans and Canadians living in Spain have to file taxes? A lot of people are unclear about their tax situation when they move to Spain. Do they have to file in Spain? How about tax treaties? Are …
