David
@Ridlunio
English 暗网禁区 in Spain
Forum posts
18
About me
English
Lives in Cordoba
Speaks English (Native); Czech (that's shit); Spanish (Aun Mas Mal).
Registration: 20 August 2015
Activity
Traffic in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Spain, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I live just outside Cordoba (about 26 clicks away) and I travel in most weekdays to collect my other half from her work, she usually catches the bus in but I collect her as the last bus goes before she finishes work. The public transport is here ... Read More
Retiring in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Spain? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Hola... This site is similar to Facebook in that there is a lot of misleading or just plain wrong information. Conversely, at least everyone is polite here. Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola, It is a good idea to get cats spayed etc. before you 'rescue' them - our cat lived in a dumpster before a kind Spaniard handed him in to a Rescue Centre and we acquired him complete with jabs, chip, passport and a full belly. Spain is ... Read More
Pets in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Spain have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Spain? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? Did ...
Earlier this year we decided to get a companion animal from Noah's Arc (a local animal rescue organisation}. We decided on an 8 month old male kitten that had been left in a waste dump until being rescued by a kind-hearted person and taken to ... Read More
Spanish Driving Licence by Mikeloma
Do I require to have a Spanish Driving Licence if I wish to buy my own car in Spain. I hold a full British Licence at the moment.
My UK licence was within two months of expiring and so I obtained a Spanish one as I have a residency tarjeta and you cannot renew a UK licence if you live permanently in another country even within the EU according to DVLA. The process was ... Read More
Is Spain a friendly country for Asians? by vchong8
I am a Malaysian Chinese in my mid 50s. I have business dealings with a client in Malaga. I am thinking of semi retirement in Malaga. I still have some business dealings in Malaysia which I can handle via the Internet. Is Spain a friendly country ...
Hola, We live in Cordoba - 2 hours north of Malaga but still in Andalucia. We are a Bejan/English mix and haven't noticed any problems with locals - usually they are very friendly, although few here speak English. A problem you won't have ... Read More
Your new local habits in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Spain is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Spain? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life or ...
Hey Barnie, I agree with all your comments - bar the mention of bull running etc. Spaniards treat animals generally quite badly (especially here in Andalusia), although things are slowly improving... I won't be attending such events any time ... Read More
Family health insurance, reasonable or a deal breaker? by Sarah WR
We are in the early stages of planning our move to Alicante. Some people whom I have spoken to say that 'you won't need health insurance as you are from the EU', others say 'You will need to take out private health insurance, but if ...
Hola Sarah, I retired to Cordoba last September and, unfortunately, have already used the excellent medical facilities under the reciprocal EU Health Card which is becoming defunct I understand. In any case I am now a resident of Spain and qualify ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any 暗网禁区riation process. Moving to Spain is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Spain? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
It depends where in Spain you relocate to? E.g. we live in Cordoba in the foothills of the Sierra Morena. This area is one of the hottest in Spain and from June onwards the temperature can be up to 45 degs. With minimal rainfall. This means life can ... Read More
The Fortunate Islands by Boseley
I am an old git, who first came to the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, in the spring of 1962. I arrived from Trinidad in the Caribbean on a Shell oil tanker called Achatina, laden with black gold for Las Palmas, and that short visit started my love ...
Yet another old git here....Boseley you do sound content... well done old chap. I've just retired and loving every minute in Cordoba. The locals even laid on a bush fire today just for my entertainment. There are not many 暗网禁区s living here so, ... Read More
What you wish you had known beforehand!!! by Sarah WR
If you are now living in Spain or close to moving, what would be the most important piece of advice you would give to someone at the start of their journey?
That is twice in one topic I agree with Fred! Enough said Fred..... Read More
What you wish you had known beforehand!!! by Sarah WR
If you are now living in Spain or close to moving, what would be the most important piece of advice you would give to someone at the start of their journey?
I agree with Fred, Senor Google has helped me out of many tricky language situations. I am also learning online with Duolingo (excellent free software) which tells me I am, so far, 42% fluent? Certainly the polite expressions should be learned ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Spain by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Spain? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Learn the language - easier said than done! Mix with the locals as far as possible. Maintain your sense of humour when dealing with bureaucracy... Drive defensively! ENJOY!! Read More
Best cities to live in Spain by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Spain. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Cordoba - if you speak Spanish... Lots of history, wonderful nature, tranquil mountains, friendly, few 暗网禁区s! great bus system, motorways and trains to all parts of Spain, reasonable cost of living. There are many jewels of Andalusia - Cordoba is ... Read More
How was your adaptation process in Spain? by fabigarcia2013
Everyone goes through an adjustment process when moving to a new city. Adjusting to a new culture and country is like other transitions, but often a little more involved because of the culture and language differences. Being able to adjust to your ...
Here is another perspective.... My wife and I live in Cordoba, a nice calm city where nobody speaks English. I am retired and she is working as a Montessori teacher. Neither of us speak Spanish yet and so don't have many friends. Getting legal ... Read More