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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 23 MIN

SPAIN CULTURE SHOCKS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT | Expat Life in Spain

from Expat Life Unfiltered · host Expat Livin

📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplusWe’re not talking about the cute culture shocks. In this episode, we share the surprising, inconvenient, and downright confusing parts of life in Spain that no one warned us about...until we lived it. From begging for the bill at restaurants to battling bugs with no window screens, and from air conditioning debates to the chaos of store organization, this is the side of Spain you don’t usually hear about.💬 Whether you’re dreaming of moving abroad or already planning your relocation, this episode will give you a raw, honest look at what it’s really like to adjust to life in Spain.▶️ In this episode:- Restaurant habits that shocked us- Why nothing is open on holidays- Spain’s wild driving culture (hello, motos!)- How Spaniards feel about air conditioning- Clean streets... but dog poop?!And so much more…🙋‍♀️ We’re Danielle and Guillermo, and we’ve been living in Spain for 4+ years with our four kids. At Expat Livin, we help people go from where they are to where they want to be.💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s a culture shock you’ve experienced—or one you're worried about?🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about moving abroad.#expatlivin #movingabroad #cultureshock #spainlife #expatlife📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinYoutube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com

📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplusWe’re not talking about the cute culture shocks. In this episode, we share the surprising, inconvenient, and downright confusing parts of life in Spain that no one warned us about...until we lived it. From begging for the bill at restaurants to battling bugs with no window screens, and from air conditioning debates to the chaos of store organization, this is the side of Spain you don’t usually hear about.💬 Whether you’re dreaming of moving abroad or already planning your relocation, this episode will give you a raw, honest look at what it’s really like to adjust to life in Spain.▶️ In this episode:- Restaurant habits that shocked us- Why nothing is open on holidays- Spain’s wild driving culture (hello, motos!)- How Spaniards feel about air conditioning- Clean streets... but dog poop?!And so much more…🙋‍♀️ We’re Danielle and Guillermo, and we’ve been living in Spain for 4+ years with our four kids. At Expat Livin, we help people go from where they are to where they want to be.💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s a culture shock you’ve experienced—or one you're worried about?🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about moving abroad.#expatlivin #movingabroad #cultureshock #spainlife #expatlife📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinYoutube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com

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📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad:...

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