Professional jamón cutters, fresh orange juice machines, unrefrigerated milk and eggs, and no rush whatsoever - there are plenty of surprises (many of them pleasant) that Americans face when they start food shopping in Spain, writes Jennifer Lutz.
In this edition of Americans in Spain, we explain what to expect from the Spanish public and private healthcare systems, and speak to Americans already in the country about how they cover their medical needs as efficiently as possible.
From renting to socialising, here's a detailed look at how to navigate the rising cost of living in Spain if you're an American who is new to the country or considering a move to 'España'.
In this latest edition of our Americans in Spain newsletter we cover positive changes for Americans wanting to apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa and Spain’s summer plans to celebrate its role in 250 years of American independence.
In this month's Americans in Spain newsletter Barcelona-based journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to US nationals who've made the move to 'España' about what other Americans should expect if they relocate here, from advice, preconceptions and experiences.
In this month's Americans in Spain newsletter we look at the new US ambassador Trump has picked for Spain, scams to watch out for when moving here, and how having dual American-Spanish citizenship is under threat.
For US nationals planning a move to Spain, picking the Spanish city, town or region that's most suited to them is hard. So where can Americans find the Spanish Seattle, the Castilian New Orleans or the Iberian Hawaii?
In this month's edition of Americans in Spain, we cover their big spending habits in the Spanish real estate market, the influence being exerted by US conservative think-tanks on Spanish politics, and the NFL's arrival in Madrid.
In our first edition of The Local's Americans in Spain newsletter, we cover the new passport checks at Spanish airports, fertility tourism, the huge influx of anti-Trump Americans moving to Spain, as well as key changes to the Spanish non-lucrative visa.
Barcelona-based American journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to Republican and Democrat voters living in Spain to find out about their worries, doubts and frustrations as the US election kicks off on Tuesday November 5th.
Thousands of Senegalese nationals queued for hours or days to get their passports in Barcelona, showcasing the plight of countless immigrants in Spain who are kept in a precarious "a-legal" situation by restrictive bureaucracy. Jennifer Lutz reports.
American journalist in Barcelona Jennifer Lutz talks to US pet owners about their experiences, best tips and pitfalls to avoid when bringing their cats and dogs on flights between Spain and the US.
The Local speaks to the Spanish government and tax experts to understand what the new social security and pensions agreement between the United States and Spain means for American workers, digital nomads and pensioners in Spain.
What are the steps to apply for a baby's US passport from Spain? How long does it take? Here’s all the experience-based information and tips American parents in Spain should know before beginning the process.
Diet, healthcare, work, stress, quality of life, community - Barcelona-based American journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to other US nationals about how their lives have greatly improved since moving to Spain.
After years of living in Barcelona, I forgot the exhaustion of keeping a near-constant guard, particularly as a woman, writes American writer Jennifer Lutz as she speaks to other US women based in Spain about how they feel about safety now.
US nationals living in Spain have many worries regarding what tax they have to pay, retirement funds and even opening a bank account. This interview-based guide covers what they need to know and sheds light on the common doubts.
Finding your tribe can make the difference between feeling at home and being homesick, writes Barcelona-based writer Jennifer Lutz, who set out to discover how other Americans in Spain have made friends and developed hobbies.
