life'sgood
Spanish expat in Norway
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About me
Spanish
Lives in Kristiansand
Speaks Norwegian, Danish, English, Spanish, little bit of Catalan
Registration: 13 June 2011
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Canary Is vs Mainland Spain Cost of Living?? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello, I have read that living in the Canary Islands is actually less expensive than living in Main land Spain. Can anyone verify this for me? My daughter studied in Spain (Madrid) and spent some time in the Canary ISlands for school..claims that ...
I live in Las Palmas again after years in Barcelona. (I lived here back in 2008) I can say that rent is cheaper here, but food in supermarkets is more expensive, while restaurants are cheaper. I would love to be able to help, do you have specific ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in the Canary Islands by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Canary Islands ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Curious, this message has been seen 150 times but no one has replied. But if it's been seen so many times that must mean there are expats in Canary Islands, and I would love to get in touch! I am moving to Gran Canaria in a month's time from ... Read More
Canary Is vs Mainland Spain Cost of Living?? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello, I have read that living in the Canary Islands is actually less expensive than living in Main land Spain. Can anyone verify this for me? My daughter studied in Spain (Madrid) and spent some time in the Canary ISlands for school..claims that ...
Every island is different and cater to different needs and wishes. Good luck finding your island! I can just say I really miss GC and hope to one day move back there, life quality was/is sky high!! Read More
Canary Is vs Mainland Spain Cost of Living?? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello, I have read that living in the Canary Islands is actually less expensive than living in Main land Spain. Can anyone verify this for me? My daughter studied in Spain (Madrid) and spent some time in the Canary ISlands for school..claims that ...
Hello there, yes life is less expensive on the Canary islands. I lived there for almost a year before moving back to Barcelona where I now live. Food can be a little pricey because of it being an island, especially fruit and vegetables, but rent ... Read More
NIE without an address? by DanishLinguist
Hello, I hope someone can help me with a question about getting a NIE in Barcelona. I am moving to Barcelona to work, and was told that the first thing I should do when I arrive is to get a NIE and Social Security Number. I don't have an address in ...
Hi there, it's already been 5 years since I got mine, so maybe things have changed. But when I got my NIE it was impossible to get it without a job, and impossible to get a job without having it. A nice little vicious circle that one! (In the end ... Read More
Writers in Barcelona by Paganos
Greetings, Look for English writers in Barcelona. I am starting a project to collate short stories from English writers living in Barcelona. Independent writers to help promote their work. I am a published writer. My blog: ...
This all sounds very good. If it'll happen I would love to be informed! Read More
Friends in Barcelona by Rockchica
Hi, I have been in Barcelona for almost a year now and although I am enjoying living in this beautiful city it would be nice to make a few friends to meet up with for lunch, coffee, shopping and generally exploring the city. If anyone fancies it let ...
Hi there, I have lived here for almost 5 years now. Over these last years I have experienced meeting new friends, followed by them leaving after a while, and it feels like I am the only one staying! (Mostly foreign friends, I have found it quite ... Read More
Writers in Barcelona by Paganos
Greetings, Look for English writers in Barcelona. I am starting a project to collate short stories from English writers living in Barcelona. Independent writers to help promote their work. I am a published writer. My blog: ...
Writing classes? I would be happy to know more! I love writing, but do it in my own language mostly (norwegian), so I am not sure I could contribute with something good in english.. but still, I am interested in knowing more about the classes and ... Read More