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Valencia (Spain): could this be the place we choose to live in Spain?

by Frank (bbqboy)

Valencia (Spain): could this be the place we choose to live in Spain? A few years ago when we were looking for a base in Spain, one of our readers (Glenn, who I had previously met in Mexico) wrote us …

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Spain after lockdown: looking forward to the “new normal”

Spain after lockdown: looking forward to the “new normal”

by Frank (bbqboy)

Spain after lockdown: looking forward to the “new normal” May 5, 2020 (day 53 of lockdown) It’s becoming clearer and clearer to anyone in Europe that life after lockdown is going to be anything but …

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Andalusia’s underrated city: Jaen. And tips for foreigners working towards Spanish residency…

by Frank (bbqboy)

Andalusia’s underrated city: Jaen Having been to Andalusia’s popular cities – Granada, Seville, and Córdoba – Jaen was a complete change of pace. We saw just a handful of other tourists during …

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The coronavirus in Spain: lockdown Diaries Day 18

by Frank (bbqboy)

The coronavirus in Spain: lockdown Diaries Day 18 Tuesday March 31, 2020. “Well, Isn’t that fucking special !?” Who else had that reaction upon hearing that China – where the coronavirus all began – …

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For those considering Alicante as a place to live in Spain…

by Frank (bbqboy)

Alicante as a place to live in Spain When we had researched different places to live in Spain, Alicante had been pretty high on our list. In theory it looked good: it has a busy international airport …

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Granada (Spain) as an expat – could we live here?

Granada (Spain) as an expat – could we live here? The Pros and Cons

by Frank (bbqboy)

Granada (Spain) as an expat – could we live here?  When I wrote about places where we could potentially live in Spain Granada was pretty high on the list. In theory, it checked off many of the …

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What you need to know about the Alhambra (Granada) – and images showing you why it’s spectacular

by Frank (bbqboy)

What you need to know about the Alhambra (Granada) Granada is home to the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Spain’s most visited historical attraction. It is incredible, with palaces, …

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Could we live in Malaga (Spain)? Our Impressions and highlights

by Frank (bbqboy)

 Could we live in Malaga (Spain)? Malaga was the first stop on our 3 month search to find a future home in Spain. When I wrote about potential places to live in Spain I admit Malaga (the city, …

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Where to live in Spain as retiring expats? Choosing our base…

by Frank (bbqboy)

Where to live in Spain as retiring expats? After over 6 years of full-time travel, this is the year we settle in Spain and work towards permanent residency.    Question is: where to have our …

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