Comments on: The Little Things We Love about Spain (And What Drives Us Crazy)

By: Sam Lawrence

Sam Lawrence — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:33:51 +0000

Aaaaaw The two things I like the most from Spain are its food and siesta time, absolutely! So I recommend you Andalucia. Have you ever been there? If you go someday, you should rent out an apartment in Sevilla, Granada or Malaga . You’ll have an incredible experience as I had, for sure ^^

By: Charles Kosman

Charles Kosman — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:02:15 +0000

In reply to Melie. Hi Melie. Our kids never went to school while we were in Spain so we really don't know how it works however I can point you to two blogs that would know something about it. Cat from Sunshine and Siestas moved there from the US a few years back and teaches English in Seville. She would definitely know a thing or two about English schools. You can also check out our friends, the Wagoners who have moved to Spain and decided to put their kids into regular Spanish school. They talk a fair bit about the education system on their site Wagoners Abroad and might know a thing about English in the schools as well. Hope that helps. Good luck!

By: Melie

Melie — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 14:51:27 +0000

Can anyone help me with info on the English language schools in Torreviejo and in Spain, in general? Do most students go to language school AFTER regular daily school? I found this to be true in my stay in S.Korea, as well. Or do students learn English in private and public daily schools? Does anyone have any experience with these private schools having worked there or sent children there for instruction? I am interested in working at a private school in Torreviejo. Any insight you can give into work and life in Spain as an expat would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Mellie-middle aged single teacher form NC, USA. looking to live/work abroad!

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:18:14 +0000

Very interesting insight. The contact lens solution thing is crazy! Was just Spain last month, and I could totally see myself living there. Guess there are pros and cons everywhere.

By: Joanna at Wyspy Szczesliwe

Joanna at Wyspy Szczesliwe — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:37:46 +0000

Hello Micki! I live in Poland and some of your observations would be adecuate also for my country, for example such as fridges hidden in cupboards or long life milk. Other things you mentioned in your article also attract our attention every time we are in Spain. We love Spanish way of life and adapt to it with pleasure while on holidays.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:56:48 +0000

Love this post and this is my new GO TO quote: “An immaculate house is a sure sign of a wasted life.” I hope you don’t mind but it will now become the tag line of my life 🙂

By: santafetraveler

santafetraveler — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:28:49 +0000

Great post! That coffee pot sounds like the old perk one my mom had. Drip coffee makers didn’t exist until the 1970s. Everyone made coffee the old fashioned way. Washers in the kitchen and small fridges are really common in Europe. I love shopping daily at specialty markets.

By: Terry at Overnight New York

Terry at Overnight New York — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:44:16 +0000

Your comment about the kitchen washing machine reminded me of the ghastly washer/dryer combo I had in my apartment when I lived in London. Didn’t perform either task very well, but it did save space.

Love the way the gelato all but leaps off the page, btw. Nice post.

By: Larissa

Larissa — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:35:56 +0000

This post illustrates both the joys and frustrations of travel. . . but in the end I think places aren’t better or worse–just different.

Ultimately the differences make me appreciate the benefits of the new place while fondly remembering the comforts of home.

Thanks for capturing the essence of the feeling 🙂

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:24:41 +0000

The lack of a freezer used to annoy me about living in England (because they have the mini-fridges and not fridge/freezers), but at least I ate less ice-cream!