In this episode of Spainfully Honest, Paul and Catherine take a step back and reflect on how the podcast has evolved so far.

They look back at some of the key topics they’ve covered, from the realities of everyday life in Spain to education in Spain, property in Spain, work and healthcare in Spain, and the cultural stuff you only really learn by living here.

Not a culture shock in sight!

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Spainfully Honest
05:01 Looking back at how the podcast has grown
09:35 Figuring out everyday life in Spain
14:50 Talking honestly about education in Spain
18:34 Milestones, moments, and the importance of community
22:30 More on schools and education in Spain
25:26 Why learning Spanish really matters
31:59 Making sense of property choices in Spain
38:04 Working, retiring, and planning life in Spain
42:35 The bits no one warns you about
45:10 The legal side of moving to Spain
45:55 Dealing with legal admin once you’re here
47:07 Healthcare, wellbeing, and looking after yourself
49:48 Sorting out furniture and home basics
50:58 End-of-life care and planning ahead
53:55 What winter in Spain is actually like
55:42 Holidays, traditions, and local events
56:45 Cost of living and everyday shopping comparisons
01:06:58 Wrapping up and what’s coming next

Here is the link to the news website mentioned and the articles about the V-16 beacon: https://spanishnewstoday.com/search.html

The new VMP law was mentioned in the podcast but since the podcast was recorded there have been some setbacks setting up the insurance and so the law is not being enforced quite yet. Make sure to keep an eye on your city/town hall social media pages.

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