The moves have ceased! (We hope) – Getting Settled in Spain
The move is on Our kids were born and raised in the same house in North Carolina until May 2012. 8 moves in 4 months:
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The Beginning 2012
Where are we going to live in Spain? (Part 3 – Ta Da!)
Where are we going to live in Spain? Part 1 Where are we going to live in Spain ? Part 2 As mentioned previously, we viewed several places our first day here. The one we loved the most was advertised as a holiday rental. We inquired to see if he would rent long-term and waited for
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Registering with the Authorities in Spain
We are making great progress. Better than I expected. A month before we left the U.S. for Spain, I met with a colleague who had taken his family to Spain a few years earlier. Actually, what happened is that whenever I told someone at work what we were planning, they would invariably ask me, “Oh,
Where are we going to live? (Part 2) Searching for a Rental in Spain
Good-bye wonderful Valencia. Where are we going to live Part 1 The house hunt for this American family living abroad continues While in Valencia, I was in communication with a nice British couple, living in La Herradura, as they had a short-term rental in Almuñécar. That rental rented faster than we could get the money
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Where are we going to live in Spain?
I wish we knew! If it stresses you out not knowing where we are going to settle in, just know we are winging it just fine so far. The problem is we have too many good choices and can’t decide. Not to worry, we will figure it out. Want to know how this American family living
Americans Living In Spain = Stop #1 Barcelona
We flew into Barcelona and stayed there the 1st two nights. We had free flights using our miles and this is where we could go for the desired dates, so we decided to start our year off with a mini vacation. We really had just one full day to explore the city, so we decided
Adjusting to expat life in Spain – the first few days
Language I know you are curious how we are adjusting to life in Spain. So far no problems with the Language. I wouldn’t say we sound like locals, but people seem to understand us in general. That said it is all tourist type stuff thus far (hotels, food, parking, directions etc).
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To Do List – Move To Spain From USA
Of course we have a list for everything, so we thought we’d share the mama list with you! These aren’t currently in any order, just a list that need to have all checked off. Of course we keep adding to it as well. To do prior to the move to Spain
Where oh where is that Spanish non lucrative visa?
Well it has been nearly 3 months since we submitted all of our paperwork for the non lucrative visa in Spain and it seems like a lifetime. We are so anxious to make more firm plans and stop living with “tentative dates” and limbo plans. The consulate did tell us 3-6 months, so we have
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