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, …
More Than 2000 Miles on Our Way
Two peeps, one dog, and four cats drive from Salem, Oregon to Pewaukee, Wisconsin in a Subaru Forester. And survive. What did we learn about traveling with cats? Well, for …
A Quick House Sale Makes for Our Busy July
Due to a hot housing market, we faced down the challenge of downsizing our 2400 sq ft home to the few boxes we’re bringing to Spain in 30 days. It …
Why We Started Streaking at Our Age
I remember streaking back in the 1970’s. I even tried it a few times…with friends under the cloak of darkness when not many people were around. It was a youthful …
I Thought My Stuff Was Different
I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. I thought my stuff was different, confessions after a first time garage sale. We aren’t garage sale …
On Leaving Our Pets Behind
How do you say Adios in Spanish? We’ve kept their ashes, photos, collars and tags but the time has come. We’re heading to Spain and we’ll be leaving many of …