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02/01/2012 Los Reyes Magos

Three Wise Men Spain Oh! A wiseguy! Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk. There are three men who send Spanish children into a frenzy like no others, The Three Wise Men (a.k.a., Los...

26/12/2011 Expat Story: Culture clashing with your kids

TCK kids Which is worse to feed your kids: peanut butter or Nutella? Bi-cultural couples have so much to share and learn from each other — so...

07/11/2011 Oye, rubia: Catcalling in Madrid

Hubba hubba – Expatica blogger Kristen Bernardi talks about men on the prowl in Madrid: is it a compliment or controversy?

31/10/2011 Accompanying spouse feels she is trailing

Janet Rogers never aspired to be a trailing spouse, but rose to the occasion, only to find her hardworking expat spouse inexplicably transform into...

19/10/2011 Ten things to do before moving out of your apartment

Moving home Here are some practical tips on moving out of your apartment, from de-registering to moving costs, moving home, moving storage and how to get...

03/10/2011 Learn Spanish: Tips on learning Spanish in Spain

Learning Spanish Grappling with the surreal world of the subjunctive? One expat relates his first experiences on how to learn Spanish when living in Spain.

01/09/2011 Expat story: Living overseas; pieces that simply will not fit

Jobs overseas and work overseas leads to uprooting a family life and living abroad. In a moving piece about his 'school refuser' son,...

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Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Spain

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Spain

Expatica's Getting Started section will provide practical information on how you can open a bank account, exchange your driving licence, improve your Spanish, and more.

Groups and Clubs in Madrid

Groups and Clubs in Madrid

Here's a guide to an extensive list of groups and clubs in Madrid for expats, from sports groups to social and family gatherings.

Groups and Clubs around Spain

Groups and Clubs around Spain

A brief introduction to our Tax section for Spain, from help with inheritance tax to accounting advice.

Groups and Clubs in Barcelona

Groups and Clubs in Barcelona

Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in Spain, from what to ask the experts to opening a Spanish bank account.