by cwells | 2023-01-24 | Culture, Food, Housing, Spain, Valencia
One of the strongest comparisons between the Spanish and American culture is the different needs and expectations for space. In the United States, having your own home that is separated from others is part of the “American Dream.” (Somebody cue the white picket...
by cwells | 2018-06-26 | Housing, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
Upon occasion, I think it’s a good idea to look at some slightly different views of any city. I’m not talking about the super-scenic or the tourist-laden attractions that most people see, but about the real life that is lived in the everyday streets. For...
by cwells | 2013-11-26 | Culture, Housing, Spain, Valencia
When I first received my visa paperwork in Miami, there was a half-sheet of paper attached to my visa. It stated that I had to register with the police within 30 days of entering the country. Three weeks ago, when I first went to the police station, I was given a...
by cwells | 2013-11-19 | Expat, Graduate School, Housing, Residency, Spain, Technology
So, after almost three weeks of cruddy or nonexistent internet services and no cellphone service, I finally have home internet again. Whew! Back to my digital life!
by cwells | 2013-11-14 | Culture, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
What, you ask, is that? Well, gentle reader, check out my new place in Valencia, where I am an arrendatario, or renter! After my experience with the visa, I was prepared for the worst, but what actually happened was surprising serene. I was pleased when the...
by cwells | 2013-11-12 | Culture, Expat, Housing, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
One thing about the Spanish culture is that it enjoys a level of camaraderie at the core social level. Don’t know where to find a store? Just ask. Aren’t sure which is the best product in the supermarket? Just ask. Need to find an apartment?Trust me,...
