Janet ChristianDoes Spain have a lot of alcoholics?This was a question I encountered in an American expat group on Facebook. A new member to the group was thinking of retiring to Spain, but…Aug 153Aug 153
Janet ChristianReal Estate Agents in Spain — how do they work?Guest article by Nick SnellingJun 251Jun 251
Janet ChristianThree ways to stay vibrant after retirementWe moved to Spain two weeks after retirement, where we now spend a lot of time exploring Spain and other European countries, thanks to…Nov 11, 2023Nov 11, 2023
Janet ChristianThe great kitten smuggleMy husband Eric is a cat whisperer. He finds cats everywhere we go. In Turkey, he bought a cross body bag just so he could carry cat food…Jul 25, 20233Jul 25, 20233
Janet ChristianAttention: Spain speaking — The fascinating and fascist history of Spain’s public radioIf you tune into one of Spain’s six national radio stations today, you’ll hear everything from contemporary talk radio to classical to…Mar 12, 20233Mar 12, 20233
Janet ChristianTraveling as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)Many people (and even animals) have the HSP genetic trait. If you are one of the people with this oft-called “superpower” these tips will…Feb 26, 20236Feb 26, 20236
Janet ChristianThe Osborne bull — the most famous bull in SpainOnce upon a time, thousands of billboards lined the highways in Spain. Over 200 of those were El Toro de Osborne (the Osborne bull)…Feb 12, 20232Feb 12, 20232
Janet ChristianLet’s talk about the other carry-onEveryone who writes packing tips seems to focus on the carry-on suitcase — the one with your clothes and shoes in it. But for most women…Jan 29, 20234Jan 29, 20234
Janet ChristianThree ways to ruin a tripWhether you call it “taking a vacation” or “going on holiday” most people want to have the best experience they can, and create many…Jan 15, 202310Jan 15, 202310
Janet ChristianThe Giants and Bigheads of OntinyentThe tradition of the Gigantes y Cabezudos (Giants and Bigheads) procession in Ontinyent has a long and colorful history. I recently wrote…Oct 30, 20222Oct 30, 20222