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Do you feel like your work/life balance just isn’t working?  Do you spend long hours at work and less time than you’d like with your friends and family? Do...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 20:25
2011 has been indeed a very particular year. Whilst we - Spanish citizens - where trying to digest the international financial crisis (we still do) we where also called to...
Authored by Jose Criado, Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 13:31
Recently I was asked why the Spanish system is not offering solid and efficient guarantees for purchasers of property in Spain, why Lawyers can’t make legal proposals to put...
Authored by Jose Criado, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 14:47
Most evidence supports that promoting a healthy lifestyle is the most effective strategy for successful aging and the preservation of health. Think well, eat well, and exercise,...
Authored by marbella chiro, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 20:10
Let's say you liked me — loved me even. But I smoked. Then you found out I had lung cancer and three months to live. Would that make you quit smoking yourself? You...
Authored by marbella chiro, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 20:08
Symptoms are a nuisance, undesired and unwanted So it is understandably there is a natural desire and reaction to want to be rid of them. However assume for a moment that...
Authored by marbella chiro, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 19:57
From the heart of Extremadura rises the majestic town of Trujillo, bringing together culture, history and world class music in the city's very own annual International...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, June 20, 2011 - 10:35
I sometimes ponder on the psychological confusion and disorientation that has existed since the advent of the jet engine. Take this for example: planned correctly, I can fly...
Authored by Ed Ward, Friday, March 4, 2011 - 19:03
If you live in Spain, then you will know that we pay way too much money for broadband internet services in Spain. To give you some idea about what it costs in Spain for a...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 18:27
16 July 2010 Foreign Minister, Jeremy Browne was interviewed about the Foreign Office's report on the behaviour of British tourists abroad. Speaker: Foreign Minister...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 13:52
Malaga Centro de Información y Asesoramiento / Info and Help Center C/ Victoria, 8, local 1 29012 MÁLAGA Telephone / Fax 00 34 952 21 71 99 E-mail: malaga@...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:23
It was the poor peasant people of the Valencian region who invented Spain's most famous dish, paella. The original recipe combined home grown veg (usually green and broad...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, March 8, 2010 - 13:43
In a country famed the world over for its crazy and chaotic fiestas, the city of Valencia wins hands down when it comes to Burning Figures in Fallasomes and throwing the hottest...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 19:05
The Spanish have a remarkably relaxed attitude towards nudity on their beaches especially when you consider that Spain is still such a staunchly catholic country. As many...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 12:55
In June 2005, gay and lesbian marriages were made legal in Spain for those aged over 18. Since that date there have been many hundreds of same sex weddings in various cities and...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, February 15, 2010 - 22:52
On July 11th 2005, in the registry office of a Madrid suburb, two gay men made history in Spain by exchanging marriage vows. It was a momentous occasion, not just for the couple...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, February 15, 2010 - 19:50
Studies have shown there are significant long term benefits to moving your child abroad, particularly when they are very young. Generally speaking, the younger your children...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:47
Embarking on a new life in a foreign country is a major step for anyone. It takes a good deal of nerve, boundless enthusiasm and an unswerving determination to overcome the...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Monday, February 15, 2010 - 10:42
Spain is part of the European Union and the Eurozone and replaced Spanish pesetas with the Euro (€) in the year 2002. Do not expect anybody to accept other types of...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 11:37
Six months after Christmas the arrival of the summer solstice is celebrated during the shortest night of the year. The celebrations of Sant Joan are of pagan origin and consist...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Friday, February 12, 2010 - 19:43
Seville's April Fair ranks as one of Spain's top tourist attractions and it's an absolute must for anyone wanting to savour all things Spanish in one fell swoop. The...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Friday, February 12, 2010 - 19:27
Spanish fiestas symbolise the very essence of Spain and the Spanish people. They're colourful, vibrant, usually extremely noisy, often chaotic and always great fun. The...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Friday, February 12, 2010 - 19:06
The Spanish have never acquired the international reputation for haute cuisine enjoyed by their French neighbours. And millions of foreign tourists who flock to Spain's costas...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Friday, February 12, 2010 - 12:39
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is less than a two-hour drive from the Costa del Sol and the journey takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery to be witnessed in...
Authored by Spanish-Living.com, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:04