Commuter Expat Now Retired In Spain Maria Belton

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November 6, 2020

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After having commuted between Miami and Madrid for several years, Maria Belton now calls Valencia home. In this very joyous interview, we chat about life, what brought her to Spain and how she has been able to make her dreams come true even without making big bucks.

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Our Coronavirus Update And Quarantine Lockdown

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March 13, 2020

palermo cathedral. Coronavirus Update And Quarantine Lockdown

How drastically things have changed for the world in the past few days!  Fresh news rapidly become obsolete in a matter of hours as the world grapples with the Coronavirus. This has made it a bit difficult to make rational decisions. Here’s how things are shaping up for us and the rest of the country as of today, how we made our way back and what we’re up to as the world tackles Covid-19.

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Golden City Of Salamanca Spain Guide

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Updated: April 25, 2022

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I’ve wanted to visit Salamanca ever since l saw the old centre in a movie. It was therefore a no-brainer that we would add it to our itinerary. Salamanca in the west of Spain was our next destination after leaving Burgos. It turned out to be every bit as beautiful as l imagined. It definitely deserves its ‘Golden City” nickname. Here l present your Salamanca Spain guide, and why you should consider visiting.

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Burgos Spain Guide – Best Things In The Castile Capital

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Updated April 2022

Burgos Cathedral Burgos Spain front view

I’m not going to lie. I never even considered visiting Burgos before our recent visit to the north of Spain. Our original plan had been to visit Valladolid, just a bit south of Burgos, but thanks to the inconvenient bus departures, we decided to forego Valladolid and visit Burgos instead. Was it a good decision? It certainly turned out to be. Burgos did not disappoint. Here is your Burgos guide and reasons to consider the city as part of your Spain travels.

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Magnificent Best Gems Of Bilbao Spain

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Updated April 2022

Bilbao nervion river two sides and zuliburi bridge background

Bilbao is an absolutely charming city in the Basque country of Spain. Located a small distance from the bay of Biscay coast, its popularity has skyrocketed as a must visit destination in the country, thanks to the architectural wonder that is the Guggenheim. There are definitely other magnificent things to see and do in Bilbao though. Here is a guide to the best things to do in Bilbao.

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