Cuenca has a rich history that dates back to the Muslim domination beginning in the early eighth century. Then there’s the breathtaking Karst geology of the La Mancha plateau. It’s …
Day Trippin’ – Destination Xátiva
We were finally feeling settled enough to think about leaving Lizzie and her four cat buddies behind and doing a little trippin’ out and about, at least for a day. …
Selecting Your Pet’s Kennel for an International Flight
When we moved to Spain with our dog Lizzie and her four cats, it didn’t matter whether we transported them as cargo or as baggage. Neither did it matter if …
Moving Your Pets to Spain? Five Things You NEED to Know
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View PostHow We Chose the Airline and Flight for Moving Our Pets to Spain
When you have to take your pets on an international flight, ideally you will want a non-stop flight with your pets in the main cabin with you. If you can …
Will Your Pets Travel as Cargo, Carry-on or Checked Baggage?
Provided it’s an option, the safest way for any animal to fly is in the cabin as carry-on luggage. Too bad only service dogs and animals small enough to fit …
Don’t Forget Harnesses & Leashes When You Move With Pets
When our cats first came to us, we tried collars. Within a day, each of them with Houdini-like skill rejected the concept. They’re indoor cats so we didn’t worry too …
Master The EU Pet Health Certificate Process Before Your Move to Spain
As soon as we knew that we were moving to Spain with our dog Lizzie and her four cats, Jamie started researching the paperwork that we’d need to bring our …
Moving to Valencia – Geez I Wish I’d Packed That
Our shipment of household goods was estimated to be in Valencia within 6-12 weeks of our August 2nd pick-up. Since we had a detour to Wisconsin and weren’t going to …
After Three Weeks the Novelty is Dissipating
The novelty is dissipating. After the first two whirlwind weeks of paper chases, wandering around wondering what the heck we just did, discovering, and trying new things, we are awakening …
Library Cards Are as Powerful as Credit Cards for Overseas Living
I was in the fourth grade and I’d spent three years in the slow reading group when, with the flip of some internal switch, I could READ! Not just words …
Our Spanish Journey – Together and Apart
We’ve had months to plan our transatlantic migration to Spain. But, no matter how we planned, how carefully we researched our options, no matter how successfully we negotiated the preliminaries, …
How We Got Our Non-Lucrative Spanish Residence Visa Application Right
View PostLiving Small: Our Approach to Consumption
When Susan and I decided to retire a year early, I worked out a comprehensive financial plan for early-retirement. The plan called for us to conscientiously economize for two years, …