Culture vulture from London with a passion for all things foodie, I’ve spent over six years living in Spain, exploring the country’s diverse regions and cities. I studied literature at university in the eclectic city of Brighton, and since then, I’ve been hooked on keeping up with what to do, see, and, of course, eat. I’m a firm believer in appreciating and learning from local cultures, travelling responsibly, and giving new things a go with an open mind and a healthy dose of curiosity. I try to share useful tips, local insights and a bit of honest know-how, so you can make the most of wherever you find yourself.
How much of your salary does Spain’s pension replace?Spain has the highest pension replacement rate among 38 countries in an OECD-based comparison, at 80.4%.
Crossing between Portugal and Spain is set to become cheaper and more straightforward as Rede Expressos adds Badajoz to its national network from 11 September 2026.The new connection links Lisbon and the Spanish city of Badajoz via Elvas, Borba, Estremoz, Évora and Montemor-o-Novo, creating a direct
The orientation of a house matters more than it may seem. It can help reduce electricity bills by affecting not only the amount of natural light a home receives, but also indoor comfort, energy use and, ultimately, quality of life.So, is there one best house orientation?
As the 2026–2027 school year approaches, some regions in Spain have already started confirming their term dates. School calendars can be a bit of a minefield here, especially with each autonomous community setting its own schedule on top of the national holidays that everyone enjoys. While
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Set within 220,000 m² of private land in Formentera, Mirlo Blanco is a recently renovated six-bedroom house arranged around far-reaching sea and island views.
Foreigners accounted for a record 15.98% of homes purchased in Spain between April and June 2026, buying more than 26,800 properties even as the country’s overall sales market contracted.The share was the highest recorded by Spain’s College of Registrars, which said foreign demand increased both in