adrienneb
English expat in Spain
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20
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English
Registration: 19 April 2009
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The driving force of your expatriation in Spain by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Spain, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
Rubencito, What I say is 100% true, the hanging of Galgos is one of the best kept secrets in Spain, certainly in Andalusia, evidently not in places where there are tourists, please google it, when you have bullfighting as a national sport then ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Spain by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Spain, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I am afraid that I must answer this truthfully no matter how unsavoury the answer is, but I have since left, I had lived in Catalonia for 6 years, I found the place hostile towards foreigners and very racist. Evidently I made a few wonderful friends ... Read More
What struck you about Spain? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Spain, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Spain and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
Yes I was lucky to have left, but I left in fear of my life, and having to sell up for half the price I bought for, but yes at least I managed to get out, my life was in danger. I also have two rescues from Spain, if you are able try Portugal, much ... Read More
What struck you about Spain? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Spain, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Spain and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
The horrific fact that they were hanging galgos where I lived which was just outside Seville, sadly is this a horrific little spoken about custom, please google and you will see what I say is true, it is the reason I left Read More
Adopting a pet in Spain by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Spain. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
Jeez why would you breed dogs when the streets are littered with abandoned strays, the shelters are full, and they are killed on a regular basis, I believe they wait 10 days before killing the strays. It seems totally immoral to me to be breeding ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Spain by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Spain. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
There is no reason to adopt a dog in Spain as the streets are littered full of strays/ abandoned dogs and cats, more inland than on the coast, I got all three of my pets from Spain, one from the rubbish bin, she is not 14 years old, another that I ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Spain by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Spain. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I am sorry to have to say this but I found Spain to be very racist and intolerant, they looked down their noses on us, my little granddaughter was shunned, so me personally I would not go back to Spain, however Portugal is great, humble and very ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Hi Terrylee, I feel that sterilizing and stopping the abuse/abandonment of the dogs, is just a little more important than cleaning up the dog poo and the barking. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
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Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Linedancer, I am very happy for you, you seem to have found a life style in Spain that makes you happy, I see you live in Los Barrios , which is in the heart of Andalusia, I am betting that your command of the Spanish language is limited, which ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Wow poor Janine, you have had some pretty unhelpful answers, and I am wondering if rosbentley has actually lived in Spain, or has just retired there, for my part, I know 100%, that when I was living there I was considered too old for a cleaning ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Mistreatment is cruelty, perhaps you live in a large tourist resort or perhaps a large city or town where you most evidently would not see cruelty, but believe me cruely is abundant in Spain, and it has a lot to do with the laws, you only have to ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
My most horrific experience, culture shock was when I moved just outside Seville, I quickly realized that I had ended up in an area where they use Galgos, Galgos are hunting dogs, they are used to hunt hares, and they are also used to race, so ... Read More