Your Way in Spain

03/11/2019

Spain ranks #1 in The & Competitiveness Index by World Economic Forum. T&T contributes more than 10% to & worldwide and in . More international tourists are forecasted to arrive according to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Check out our analysis https://bit.ly/2r1L2Rc

Spain getting the number 1 spot in Report on Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) (2019). T&T accounting for 10.4% of the world GDP and employment.

30/08/2019

in Spain for new parents. Amber Lattimer’s personal experience: nursery schools, efficiency, email and https://bit.ly/2Zw0WUE

Work-life balance in Spain: Amber's personal experience: nursery school, efficiency, templates, focus on the relevant emails and mental health.

29/07/2019

“Try to create groups to play paddle together, five-side soccer
together, go hiking together” episode 9 with Paul Moran IEB - Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles GBSB Global Business School https://bit.ly/2Kf684H

Paul Moran, PhD and Professor in business schools. Dublin, Brussels and Madrid (1997). Director of Centre of European Union Studies. Ninth Episode.

28/06/2019

Saint John's Feast: , fireworks, summer solstice, barbeques, wines and "la encantada" (bewitched) Barceló Hotels & Resorts El País El Español Hogueras de San Juan https://bit.ly/2RHw1xt

Saint John's Feast, "la Noche de San Juan". Bonfires, fireworks, artworks, summer solstice, barbeques, wines, cyder and "la encantada" (bewitched).

26/05/2019

How far can you go with your in ? and other indicators Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Thebalance The Economist https://bit.ly/2VQRAMf

Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and Other Indicators in Spain. CIA's GDPs (PPP vs exchange rates). The Economist Big Mac and House-Price Indexes. Numbeo's Global Purchasing Power Index. Making sense of those indicators from Spain's perspective.

30/04/2019

Fifth and final post about in : in ,
development, speed limits and , Hosteltur, noticias de turismo
Xiaomi España ShuttleDirect Aena https://bit.ly/2XWnUPb

To conclude with the transport series of posts, started with post I, we will now provide some closing remarks about the system and share additional experiences from our own perspective. Beyond the usual political and lobbying interests, Spain has invested heavily in developing its transport system,....

24/03/2019

Personal Income in , final episode. Comments on the overall system, maximum tax averages and international comparison Ministerio de Hacienda Cinco Días CEF Centro de Estudios Financieros ComputerWorld España Rankia Elconfidencial.com Infoautónomos KPMG España TransferWise https://bit.ly/2YjpOe0

Final comments on PIT (Personal Income Tax). Tax returns period (April-June). Tax filling draft made available from the Spanish Tax Agencies. Some regional aspects. More complexity for freelancers or with different income sources or assets variations. International comparison. Spanish Tax Agency col...

17/02/2019

in Spain for new parents. Child care options: leave of absence, nannies, relatives and nursery school ABC.es Comunidad de Madrid Cuestiones Laborales https://bit.ly/2Gvqmrt 👩‍💼⚖️

Work-life balance in Spain after becoming a new parent. Child care options after maternity leave. Leave of absence. Nannies. Nursery schools. Relatives.

31/01/2019

“Hang in there, you can make it!!” episode 8 with Cherie de Asis Yoga in Madrid Centro Escolar University Yoga Vida Festival https://bit.ly/2Tq4nou

Cherie de Asis, a former claims executive making now her living as a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Manila, Singapore & Madrid (2015). Eigth Episode.

27/01/2019

Fourth post about in ALSA CruisesNews Media Group Directferries.es GoEuro Hosteltur, noticias de turismo Iberia Statista España https://bit.ly/2Mz5pvP

Buses, aeroplanes and boats for medium and long-distances. Main bus stations, airports and ports in passenger terms. Main companies and destinations.

31/12/2018

“Coming together with my international circle of friends, I feel like we unite for a purpose” episode 7 with Mayu Ishikawa UCDavis YOKALOKA Patones De Arriba El Escorial, Madrid https://bit.ly/2EYpsTv

Mayu Ishikawa, former teacher and Customer Service Director. Japan, San Francisco's Bay Area and Madrid. University of California, Davis. Seventh Episode.

29/12/2018

How much do you need to have a decent in Idealista.com El blog salmón lainformacion.com Rastreator OCU https://bit.ly/2CFLaJF

How much you need to have a decent life in Spain. Scenarios: individual/single, couples, couples with children and retirees. Shopping basket, rents, bills and other expenses. Madrid and Barcelona. Private healthcare and school costs estimations also included in some scenarios.

18/11/2018

Becoming a in Spain. Public and private health systems, preparation courses and further experiences from Amber Lattimer https://bit.ly/2Q7yliL

Amber's experience with the Health Care System while becoming a mother. Private vs Public. Pros and cons. Where you want to give birth. Preparation courses.

05/11/2018

“One of the best things of Spain is the freedom you have to do whatever you want at any time and being relaxed” episode 6 with Juan de la Parra Universidad Sergio Arboleda https://bit.ly/2qlLeaz

Conversation with Juan de la Parra, a Sales and Business Processes professional who moved to Spain in 2005 and lives in Madrid. Sixth episode.

21/10/2018

Third post about in Renfe Adif Europa Press https://bit.ly/2yQI0j2

Train System in Spain. High Speed/AVE railways network. Bus and airplane joint-offers. 10-ticket coupons and other savings. Renfe and Adif's roles.

12/10/2018

“Gather in groups to talk to and be understood by people like you” Emily Han episode #5 Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofía https://goo.gl/QjgD6b

Emily Han, a Chinese teacher and translator, and a tri-lingual professional. From Beijing to Torrevieja (2015) and Madrid (2016). Fifth Episode.

28/09/2018

“Start with somebody who has already lived sometime in ” Patricio Ehrhorn episode #4 Universidad de San Andrés https://goo.gl/iX39Mt

23/09/2018

First season of . Bi-weekly episodes and 1 monthly blog. Quotes & lessons from our interviewees. Next guests from https://goo.gl/6Kdg6b

First season of podcasts. Frequency: bi-weekly episodes, 1 monthly blog. Quotes & lessons from our interviewees. Next guests from China, Ireland, Argentina.

14/09/2018

“Any that you can take on your is at least worth trying” Belinda Callander Blearningeducativo episode #3 Your Way in Spain https://goo.gl/74HUhQ

Episode 3. Conversation with Belinda Callander, a professional English coach specialising in Business English. Tasmania, Melbourne and Madrid since 2014.

31/08/2018

“You can live where you want” Roberto Manfredi episode #2 Your Way in Spain https://goo.gl/QoAtG9

Second Episode. Conversation with Roberto Manfredi, a successful Roman that moved to Spain in 2006 and lives between Marbella and Madrid.

17/08/2018

Remarkable in PAIPÁI 5cucharas La Cantina de La Estación Barbillón Oyster El Plantio 35 El Cielo de Urrechu https://goo.gl/asjQwY

Restaurants in Chamartín, Tetuán, and Suburbs of Madrid: Paipai, La Cantina de la Estación, 5 Cucharas, Barbillon Oyster, Restaurante el Plantio 35, El Cielo de Urrechu. Tradition, modernity, fusion, Spanish ham.

03/08/2018

Second post about the system in Autopista.es BlaBlaCar Cabify Cesvimap Estrella Digital Ministerio de Fomento Concentración motorista Pingüinos Motauros Tordesillas Uber https://goo.gl/Wqrb2H

Second post about the transport system in Spain: cars, motorbikes and scooters, taxi and peer-to-peer (Über, Cabify, Bla-Bla Car). Highways network.

20/07/2018

Personal Income in in the quote Ministerio de Hacienda Cinco Días Gestoría Orejana Rankia SuperContable El Confidencial Holded Infoautónomos https://goo.gl/Vs9mnw

Personal Income Tax and its second type of tax credits: deductions in the quote. Mortgages or credits on home renovations prior to the end of 2012. Investing in new companies. Donations. Residency in Canary Islands, Ceuta or Melilla. Taxation on income from abroad. Maternity, large families and disa...

06/07/2018

Captain as a to better understand . XVII century’s soldier, swordsman and friend of the poet Francisco de Arturo Pérez-Reverte Biography El País English Edition IMDb Taberna del Capitán Alatriste Estandarte.com https://goo.gl/7NyFLM

Captain Alatriste and Arturo Perez-Reverte, a bestseller author. career in the army and court, and memoirs from Iñigo de Balboa, Diego's apprentice. Violence and ethics from a real soldier and swordsman, friend of Francisco de Quevedo, the poet.

23/06/2018

in . Rankings and statistics. International, regional, and industry differences BBVA World Eurostat OECD Investopedia Worldata https://goo.gl/KZxmNo

Salaries per industry and regions. Comparisons with other OECD and EU countries. Figures about gross salaries and labour costs for employers. Sources like the Spanish Statistics Bureau and Eurostat.

09/06/2018

system in : Ciclosfera metrobits.org Top10Hell Xataka World Atlas Ofo Bicycle oBike Donkey Republic Metro de Madrid TMB, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona https://goo.gl/bhf9Qq

25/05/2018

Personal Income in . in the income base Ministerio de Hacienda y Función Pública Cinco Días Gestoría Orejana Rankia SuperContable El Confidencial https://goo.gl/kLaoyb

11/05/2018

8 in Mahoudrid Cerveceria Los Gatos La Chata - La Latina Tabernas El Buo Tabernas La Buha La Bicicleta Café Calandria bar Madrid Me Mata https://goo.gl/qWLCjH

Bars in Madrid City Centre: Huertas, la Latina, el Pez, Malasaña. Coffees, wines, beers, tapas, shareable dishes, daily lunch menus, drinks. Early morning, lunchtime, evenings and nights. Retro and modern.

27/04/2018

Personal Income Tax in . Introduction, types of income, income base and rates, exemptions Ministerio de Hacienda y Función Pública Cinco Días Gestoría Orejana Rankia SuperContable goo.gl/3AuWER

Personal Income Tax (PIT) also known as IRPF. Introduction. Income base, tax credits, tax rates. Income components: salaries, pensions, financial investments, real estate rents. Tax exemptions. How accommodation, company vehicles and other concepts are taxed.

14/04/2018

Museo Nacional del Prado , paintings, figures, surroundings, and recommended and Muy Interesante https://goo.gl/bPkpaz

Prado Museum. Velazquez, Goya, Bosch, El Greco, Titian, Rubens. Inventory, research area, library. Surroundings: statues, monastery. Recommended tours. Opening and free hours.

30/03/2018

of living in . . Expensive and cheap cities in this country Expatistan The Economist The Balance https://goo.gl/XXv5tR

Overview of the cost of living in Spain and its main cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Granada, Santa Cruz, Las Palmas. Factors determining these costs: beach, size of the city, location, economic activity. Cheap items: food, beer, wine. Expensive ones: housing rents, utility bil...

15/03/2018

A less passionate interpretation of ‘How to be Spanish’ sarcastic article of Chris Haslam Thesundaytimes.co.uk. Comments about views from El País ABC.es goo.gl/qBX8aA

Provocative and sarcastic article about Spain and its inhabitants by the Chief Travel Writer at the Sunday Times, Chris Haslam. 'How' are we according to it? Tanned, unpolite, screamers, unpunctual, cold red wine drinkers...

02/03/2018

Tips and approaches to build your in Meetup milanuncios https://goo.gl/pF36Fm

Ways to build your network in Spain. Embassies, consulates, associations, academies, hobbies, relatives, pubs, book stores, social Networks and groups...

16/02/2018

Remarkable in . and in Goizeko Wellington Restaurante SQD Taberna Los Gallos GRUPO OTER https://goo.gl/JRVStQ

Salamanca's District restaurants I have gone to lately: Restaurante Ultramarinos Quintín, Goizeko Wellington, Taberna los Gallos, Oter Epicure, SDK Meat Point. Classic recipes. Fusion and varied food. Prime commercial and residential area.

01/02/2018

to Better Understand : Don Visita Alcalá Visita Madrid Guanajuato Me Conquista. Instituto Cervantes Anna Belfrage Author goo.gl/3BA375

Don Quixote and Miguel de Cervantes. Books. Analysis, similarities, comments about authors, characters and Spain. Past and present. Alcalá, Madrid, Guanajuato. 4th Century of Cervantes' death.