The move. The life after.

What to Watch Out for When Moving to Spain

Moving to Spain comes with scams, bad advice and expensive shortcuts that can cost you money or create much bigger problems later.

Driving in Spain After You Move License, Car & Costs

Find your license route and follow the practical steps for car ownership and driving in Spain. Read the companion guide and download the free ebook.

Read the guide & download the free ebook

Living in Valencia, Spain What Everyday Life Really Looks Like

Living in Valencia, Spain looks very different once the move is over and everyday life begins. Today I'm taking you on a ride through Valencia while talking about what our life here actually looks like.

How to Use Valenbisi in Valencia

Valenbisi is Valencia's public bike-sharing system, and we use it for everything from groceries to riding along the beach.

10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Spain

Moving to Spain involves much more than choosing a city and finding an apartment. Before you move to Spain, there are some things you need to understand about residency, taxes, housing, money, language, work, bureaucracy and the reality of building a life abroad.

10 Unwritten Rules of Living in Spain

Living in Spain comes with unwritten rules you may never notice until after the move. From meal times and tipping to greetings, language and regional identity, everyday life here has its own rhythm.

One Thing I Can't Stand in Valencia

Dogs off leash in Valencia are becoming one of my biggest pet peeves, especially when we’re walking our own dogs through busy city streets.

Why You Should NOT Move to Valencia in 2027

Moving to Valencia in 2027? Before you relocate to Valencia, Spain, there are some realities that look very different once the vacation ends.

Why I Can't Go Back to 'Normal' Life in America

Moving to Spain changed how I see everyday life in America—from healthcare and car dependence to tipping, privacy, groceries, safety and even what “freedom” means.

Renting in Spain: Why We Left Our Luxury Valencia Apartment

Renting in Spain from overseas was harder than we expected. In this episode, I break down our move to Valencia, our €2,400 apartment, and what living in Spain taught us about finding a home.

Why Does This Car Drive Around Spain With a Megaphone?

If you hear this car driving through a neighborhood in Spain, it’s not an emergency announcement.

How We Moved 4 Pets to Spain Without a Pet Transport Company

Moving to Spain with pets can feel overwhelming. We moved three dogs and one cat from the United States to Spain ourselves without hiring an expensive pet relocation company.

We Moved to Spain for a Simpler Life. Here’s What Actually Happened.

Moving to Spain, living in Spain, and starting over abroad sounded simple. In reality, our move from Iowa to Valencia with three dogs, a cat, and way too much stuff changed almost everything.