We first came to Nerja in the winter of 2017. Rented a house for six months, invited family and friends, and honestly, I was hooked from day one. I couldn’t stop posting photos—sunny skies, beach walks, tapas, all of it. A few people got inspired and made the trip out. Some stayed with us for…
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Do you need to learn Spanish to live in Spain?
Learning a new language is a daunting task especially in your 60s. It seems like a fun thing to do when you have more time on your hands and an easy project when you are a French speaker but let me tell you, after 7 years of studying and practicing daily, it is not easy….
Hola! I am back!!
It has been a long time since my last post. We have been very busy getting settled in our new house and ready for the next chapter of our life in Spain. I have many subjects ideas for future posts in the coming months but first I would like to update you on what we…
Update from Spain: Our third winter in Spain got extended
It has been quite a while since my last blog post. We have been busy but I think that the reason why I did not write sooner stems from the coronavirus events. The pandemic circumstances has made me somewhat numb and unable to formulate clear thoughts. I have been feeling like writing again because I…
Estate Taxes in Spain
If you acquire a property in Spain as we did, you need to know about inheritance tax. Unlike Canada, there are taxes to pay in Spain on inheritances and they can be quite hefty. The level of tax varies depending on the relationship to the deceased and the region in Spain and it is the…
Our 6 months in Spain adventure is about to begin!
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
Two Retired Canadians & a Dog in Spain 