Have you ever wondered how to teach English abroad? Does the expat life appeal to you? In this episode of All Over the Place, I speak with Cat Gaa about the virtues and pitfalls living as an expat in Spain, her participation in the Auxiliar de Conversacion (North American Language and Culture Assistants) program, and her popular blog "Sunshine and Siestas."

Cat Gaa left Chicago for life in Southern Spain immediately after finishing college. Originally an English teacher, she has become well-known in the expat community in Spain through the work of her blog and residency services through COMO Consulting Spain. When she is not helping others with moving to Spain, she works as an international admissions counselor for an American university. She lives with her Spanish partner and child in Madrid.

Connect with Cat Gaa

* Sunshine and Siestas: http://sunshineandsiestas.com/ * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sunshinesiestas* Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sunshinesiestas * COMO Consulting Spain: https://comoconsultingspain.com/ * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/COMOSpain* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComoConsultingSpain * If you're thinking about moving abroad, check out this page with an overview of some pros and cons.

Transcript

Jeremy Bassetti This is Jeremy Bassetti. And you're listening to All Over the Place, a podcast on travel, culture, and the creative life. This episode takes us to Madrid, where I speak with Cat Gaa about the virtues and pitfalls living as an expat in Spain, her participation in the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program, and her popular blog Sunshine and Siestas. Without further ado, enjoy the conversation with Cat Gaa. Welcome to the show.

Cat Gaa Thank you for having me.

Jeremy Bassetti So can you just give us a sense of who you are, where are you you are, and what it is that you do?

Cat Gaa Of course. So as Jeremy mentioned, my name is Cat. I am a Chicagoan in bread but not born. And I am currently living in Madrid, Spain.