by cwells | 2013-08-29 | Expat, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
Applying for a residence visa in another country can be heartbreaking work, and sometimes a paper tiger that may just eat you alive by the end of the process (see here and here). Earlier this week, I flew down to Miami to apply for a non-lucrative visa… again....
by cwells | 2013-08-28 | Travel, Walking
Versaille’s history is one of greed, passion, and, ultimately, tragedy. In the pursuit of French political power, an incredible complex was constructed to take the monarchy outside of Paris to a more cloistered life that was opulent beyond what could even be...
by cwells | 2013-08-16 | Car, Food, Pix, Travel, Tribe, Walking
Armed with a Prius and a sense of adventure, my tribe headed to Orléans. King Louis XII felt that town was the “heart” of the French royalty, a treasure to be protected. In my humble opinion, it still is such a treasure. Situated on the Loire, Orléans is...
by cwells | 2013-08-14 | Employment, Expat, Spain
Well, gentle readers, I just spent two-and-a-half days on an unproductive venture to submit my visa paperwork. Here’s what I did wrong: I did not have enough financial information. At least a year’s worth of information needs to be included for a checking...
by cwells | 2013-08-14 | Culture, Travel
In both Spain and France, I caught glimpses of St. George, often in the most unexpected of places. I only got a few photos, but I think I’ll start a scavenger hunt whenever I go to new cities to find a St. George. And from Valencia, Spain:
