This is our story of moving east—a story of family, roots, and dreams coming true.
A School Week In Spain — Just a Trial, Right?
We said it out loud in the car so we wouldn’t wriggle out of it: …
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The Art of Not Decorating: Our Half-Finished Spanish Home
There’s a single exposed lightbulb hanging from the ceiling in the hallway. It’s been there …
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Home Office in Dénia: Wi-Fi, Shade, and Squealing Kids
Working from Spain sounds lovely when you say it out loud. “Just bringing the laptop …
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Why the Courgettes Keep Appearing on the Doorstep
It started with just one. A single courgette, in a crumpled Lidl bag, left quietly …
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Living Like Locals: The Great Spain vs England Life Swap
Marta here. Let’s get straight to it: living in Spain is basically like taking your …
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Food, Glorious Food: Markets, Tentacles, and Bryan’s Mild Panic
Marta here. We need to talk about food. Because honestly? I think this is becoming …
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Weekend Getaways From Casa Amada: Lost, Fed, Sunburnt, Happy
Marta here. This one’s about us getting in the car. Always a gamble. You see, …
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Denia’s Hidden Gems: The Unofficial, Slightly Shambolic Tour
Bryan called it “urban orientation.” I called it “wandering until something interesting appears.” Either way, …
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Easter Showdown: Spain vs England, No Chocolate Bunny Is Safe
Right. So, Easter. Marta here. Slightly sweaty, confused, and emotionally side-eyed by a chick-topped cake. …
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Moving East is our way of sharing the journey of our relocation from Devon to Denia, in eastern Spain.
From the initial thrill of researching properties to the ups and downs of viewings, and from the bureaucratic hurdles to the joy of finally finding our Spanish home, we’ll document it all.
Our hope is that our experiences will inspire and guide others who dream of making a similar move.