Category: Expat Life

This week my one-year anniversary of living in Spain happened to coincide with my God-knows-how-long anniversary with the same pair of glasses—it was time to bite the bullet and buy some new specs. I’d much rather spend money on fun things, like tomar copas with friends or ir de vacaciones, but I suppose seeing is alright. If …

The single most important skill you must have when traveling or living abroad is the ability to problem-solve. In life, being able to solve problems is the mark of a self-sufficient adult. While traveling, it’s the main determinant of whether you will run out of money, become stranded in a foreign location, or if you …