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SPANISH ROOF COW

Here’s something I really struggle with:

Jan 30

SPANISH ROOF COW

Jan 30

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

SPANISH FRICTION

The word guiri is sometimes used by Spanish people to refer to British tourists and expats. It is usually reserved for drunk lads on stag…

Jan 29

SPANISH FRICTION

Jan 29

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SPANISH PLANNING PERMISSION

One thing that local people in Mallorca really don’t like is when foreigners buy second homes in their neighbourhood and then install…

Jan 29

SPANISH PLANNING PERMISSION

Jan 29

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TELLY IN SPAIN

If you want to watch English-language television in Spain, you’ve got a pretty good choice of streaming services. I recommend you get…

Nov 13, 2023

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TELLY IN SPAIN

Nov 13, 2023

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

THREE ANNOYING THINGS ABOUT SHOPPING IN MALLORCA

SIESTAS

Nov 13, 2023

THREE ANNOYING THINGS ABOUT SHOPPING IN MALLORCA

Nov 13, 2023

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THEFT & FRAUD IN MALLORCA

In Mallorca, the crime rate is relatively low. The overwhelming majority of law breaking takes place in the most popular resorts, such as…

Nov 13, 2023

THEFT & FRAUD IN MALLORCA

Nov 13, 2023

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

RENT BEFORE YOU BUY IN SPAIN

Here’s a sad truth: We made the horrendous mistake of jumping right in with both feet and buying a decent house in an attractive…

Nov 12, 2023

RENT BEFORE YOU BUY IN SPAIN

Nov 12, 2023

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

IN SEARCH OF TRANQUILITY IN SPAIN

Don’t expect apparently sleepy little Spanish towns to be peaceful places. In my experience, even little villages can be noisy at all…

Nov 12, 2023

IN SEARCH OF TRANQUILITY IN SPAIN

Nov 12, 2023

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

COUNCIL TAX AND OTHER LIVING COSTS IN SPAIN

Before I get onto the subject of council tax, I want to remind you once again that I recommend renting for six months or so before you…

Nov 12, 2023

COUNCIL TAX AND OTHER LIVING COSTS IN SPAIN

Nov 12, 2023

SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

WINTER IN MALLORCA

Beach resorts are fun in the summer but can be absolutely miserable, shabby and empty during the winter. Country towns enjoy glorious…

Nov 12, 2023

WINTER IN MALLORCA

Nov 12, 2023

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SECRET INSIDER SPAIN

Observations from a British expat living in a small town on the island of Mallorca. If you're thinking of moving to Spain, you'll find these posts useful.

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