Episode 28: Living in Spain: Best bits so far

In this episode of Spainfully Honest, Paul and Catherine take a step back and reflect on how the podcast has evolved so far. They look back at some of the key topics they’ve covered, from the realities of everyday life in Spain to education in Spain, property in Spain, work and healthcare in Spain, and the cultural stuff you only really learn by living here.Not a culture shock in sight!Chapters00:00 Welcome to Spainfully Honest05:01 Looking back at how the podcast has grown09:35 Figuring out everyday life in Spain14:50 Talking honestly about education in Spain18:34 Milestones, moments, and the importance of community22:30 More on schools and education in Spain25:26 Why learning Spanish really matters31:59 Making sense of property choices in Spain38:04 Working, retiring, and planning life in Spain42:35 The bits no one warns you about45:10 The legal side of moving to Spain45:55 Dealing with legal admin once you’re here47:07 Healthcare, wellbeing, and looking after yourself49:48 Sorting out furniture and home basics50:58 End-of-life care and planning ahead53:55 What winter in Spain is actually like55:42 Holidays, traditions, and local events56:45 Cost of living and everyday shopping comparisons01:06:58 Wrapping up and what’s coming nextHere is the link to the news website mentioned and the articles about the V-16 beacon: https://spanishnewstoday.com/search.html The new VMP law was mentioned in the podcast but since the podcast was recorded there have been some setbacks setting up the insurance and so the law is not being enforced quite yet. Make sure to keep an eye on your city/town hall social media pages.To email Paul and Catherine contact: [email protected]