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Mallorca in November (2024): Weather, Events, and Best Things to Do
Find out everything you need to know about visiting Mallorca in November from a local, including the weather, things to do, and what's on.
The Pros and Cons of Living in Mallorca
In January 2016, we packed our lives into two suitcases and moved to Barcelona. 7 years, 15 jobs, one wedding anniversary, and two cats later, we were ready for our next adventure. Moving to Mallorca was a huge decision. We…
Are The Drach Caves Worth Visiting?
Visiting The Drach Caves is one of Mallorca’s top excursions, but are they really worth seeing or is it a tourist trap?
5 Reasons Not to Take the Train to Sóller
Thinking of taking the train to Sóller? Discover 5 reasons why this overhyped tourist trap is so not worth it and discover a cheaper alternative.
A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in Spain
Thinking about renting an apartment in Spain? Find out everything you need to know in this beginner's guide and find your dream apartment in no time.
What it’s Really Like Living in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Ever wondered what it's like living in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter? Is it dirty? Smelly? Overrun with tourists? Beautiful? Charming? Mysterious? Find out from the perspective of a resident of this (in)famous neighbourhood...
The Joys and Challenges of Being an Immigrant
Moving to a foreign country can be one of life’s most challenging and rewarding experiences. The Joys and Challenges of Being an Immigrant is all about unfortunate language blunders, Kafkaesque bureaucracy, swimming out far from the shores of your comfort…
5 Ways Moving to Spain Changes You
In January I’ll have been living in Barcelona for 5 years, so to celebrate I’m sharing five ways I’ve changed since moving to Spain - you might be able to relate to them, especially if you’re British or come from…
Spanish Tea Culture and The Arrival of the Kettle
Want to find out the shocking truth about tea in Spain? Discover the transformative effect of a kettle and how it sent shock waves through the Spanish office in this tongue-in-cheek article...
