SuperAlbeee
Australian looking for information about Spain
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About me
Australian
Lives in Melbourne
Speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish (basic)
Registration: 12 June 2015
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Best usages and practices in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Spain means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
It's a great question because at the moment I'm back in Australia after a while in Spain. When I return from Spain I feel different in the way I think, the things I like to eat, the size of the meals I like to eat, the way I do things, and ... Read More
Eye tests in Spain by DhBahiya
Are eye tests in Spain usually free - if not, any idea of cost?
If you need bifocals and you have an idea of the frame you want, it's REALLY cheap to do it in China. I'm in China at the moment and honestly, it's so much cheaper than Australia or Europe. Read More
Eye tests in Spain by DhBahiya
Are eye tests in Spain usually free - if not, any idea of cost?
Hi there, sorry for the delay getting back to you. Here is my Spanish optometrist friend's response: "The eye testing for the prescription is normally free, but the intraocular eye testing - checking the health of the ocular is only free ... Read More
Eye tests in Spain by DhBahiya
Are eye tests in Spain usually free - if not, any idea of cost?
I have a friend who is an optometrist in Spain. I'll ask for you and get back to you. Read More
Recommendations for winter residence please? by Sherbertfizz
Hi forum members, I have been actively exploring parts of Spain for the last three years, looking for a place to land and stay for about 6 months over the winter, with a view to relocating at some point if it works out. Have ruled out the North ...
Have a look at Vinaros. Property is very affordable. It's about 1.5 hour drive north from Valencia or 1.5 hour drive to Barcelona. Small town, very relaxed, very short winter, amazing summer. Part of a 4 town community; Peniscola, Benicarlo, ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Spain can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
This is a really good question and I found it very interesting reading other people's responses. I find that homesickness tends to set because a) Something isn't going so well for you in that moment b) You are not keeping yourself busy ... Read More
Schools in Zaragoza offers Chinese course? by SerenaYu
Hello, everyone! I am Serena, a Chinese teacher. I just came to Spain. I am looking for a job now, but I only see some language centrers offer Chinese courses? I want to ask you guys do public school offer Chinese? Do you know any school offer ...
Hello Serena, I'm not familiar with Zaragoza but in general you can possibly approach any language centres/ schools and ask them if they would like to offer Chinese. Some of them might create a position for you. The only issue will be if you ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Many thanks Ostad. Read More
Insurance coverage in Spain by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Spain: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Hello Ostad, Thanks for sharing. Do you mind me asking what you pay for 1 year od Adeslas health insurance? Cheers Al Read More
Health Insurance recommendation for US Senior? by travelerww
US citizen planning to be staying in Asturias for 6 months. Medicare provides no coverage and my Aetna supplemental policy limits "overseas" coverage to two months. Am 76 and in good health. Looks like travel insurance, from Allianz for ...
I think that you should take out travel insurance. There are some online comparison websites around. You can compare policies and what they include and exclude. 3-6 months for travel insurance is not too expensive if you shop around. I think there ... Read More
Freelance Hairdresser in Alicante area? by gatanegra
Hola, I an currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I have a very successful hairdressing business. However, although I love BA, I feel that i need to be closer to home, to family etc. My question is, I'm thinking of relocating ...
If you're an EU citizen there is not really much to it. You probably don't need an immigration lawyer. You'll just need to sort out your health insurance to register as a resident- especially if you are self employed. Perhaps a general ... Read More
Freelance Hairdresser in Alicante area? by gatanegra
Hola, I an currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I have a very successful hairdressing business. However, although I love BA, I feel that i need to be closer to home, to family etc. My question is, I'm thinking of relocating ...
Hello Gatanegra, I am not based in Alicante however in general I know that there are many peluquerias in Spain. I think competition is quite high. Although everyone is always looking for someone more affordable and has good experience, friendly ... Read More
Best cities to live in Spain by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Spain. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Agree Sevilla is gorgeous however unemployment is incredibly high in that region. Makes it tough for locals. Read More
Insurance and medical costs by CooleyCasa
Hello everyone, I am in the process of researching international health insurance in preparation for my family's move to Barcelona. Can anyone tell me the various costs for doctor visits, prescriptions, etc. as they relate to ex-pats? I'm ...
Can anyone please tell me the percentage % of wage deduction or standard fee for Seguridad social is in Spain? I just want to check my contract is correct and that my employer is deducting the correct amount. Read More
Help: Australian wanting to move to Tenerife or Palma De Mallorca by kymmyg
Hello all, My name is Kym and I'm a female from Australia. I joined the forum to meet other expats and also get some help with moving to Spain. My boyfriend who is Italian and I are considering moving to Tenerife or Palma De Mallorca in ...
I've never heard of the non lucrative visa and even so, you'd have to prove you have the financial means to do that one. Not easy need a lot of $$$ behind you. Yep that's the other one- get married but don't get married just because ... Read More