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This week, things went a little sideways behind the scenes. Time for an honest update. We decided to switch to a new newsletter provider.…

What we soon discovered here is that the climate in Galicia is a godsend for a vegetable garden. Plenty of rain, good soil, plenty…

The Hidden Double Costs of Moving to Spain | BeautifulGalicia The hidden double costs of moving to Spain — what nobody tells you Everyone…

Last Sunday we returned from the Netherlands. Fortunately, both the outward and return journeys went smoothly. Still, the journey started just as excitingly… The…

We’re currently back in the Netherlands for a short while to help with a house move. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, we popped…

9 things we don’t miss at all about the Netherlands since moving to Spain Moving to Spain didn’t mean we had to say goodbye…

Yes, just 100 days left before we stop working. After that, we’ll still have a month to completely clear out our house. Luckily, through…

As I mentioned in a previous post—what now? We find ourselves with two homes: one in Galicia and one in the Netherlands. After much…

It took some getting used to after we landed in Eindhoven and drove back up north. The highway felt so busy, almost chaotic. Suddenly,…

Our first month in Galicia has come to an end, and what a month it’s been! As I mentioned before, the initial two weeks…

Well, less busy than the first two, but there were still things that needed to be sorted out. Internet (pretty important) turned out to…

Well—busy. Coming from the Netherlands, we’re used to the idea that all of life’s basic needs are taken care of by the state. But…

Ribeira Sacra, Galicia. Today, it’s official — we bought a house in Spain. In Galicia, to be exact. A nice house in a tiny…

You may have noticed already, but there’s a breath of fresh air sweeping through the website. I’ve been working hard behind the scenes recently…