Living in Spain has its perks—like spontaneous getaways across Europe! In this episode, Tania and Gaetano share funny stories and travel hacks about getting around the continent by train, plane, and car. Perfect for travelers, expats, and dreamers looking to explore Europe with ease. Tune in and escape like a budget conscious pro!
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Episode 9: How We Get Around Valencia
In this episode of Ah, Spain!, We explore how to get around Valencia using public transport, if you are like Gaetano, or if you are brave, like Tania, you have your own car! Whether you're an expat moving to Spain, a digital nomad settling into life in Valencia, or a traveler looking for smart ways to explore the city, this episode has you covered. Expect practical tips, funny stories, and a casual, friendly conversation that’ll help you navigate Valencia’s transport system with ease. Perfect for anyone living in or visiting Spain!
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Episode 8: How We Make Friends
Uprooting your life into the complete unknown can be scary and make you feel lonely. Today we talk about how we make friends in Spain. Valencia has many opportunities for expats to connect with people and forge new friendships. So even if you are an introvert, there are tons of ways to meet people... Spanish lessons, pottery classes, parent groups, and even the smiling strangers at the mercado!
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Episode 7: How We Dine Out
Moving to Spain is not without its challenges and adjustments. Dining out is one of them. Today we discuss the 5 different meal times in our new country, and how they do not necessarily align with the times an expat may be used to. Whether you're heading out for tapas, paella, or just a refreshing beverage. We will help you understand the difference between desayuno, almuerzo, comida, merienda, and cena. In time, you will forget your old eating ways and embrace dining out the Spanish way!
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Episode 6: How We Settled In
Today we talk about how we turned our new Spanish house (or flat) into a home. We would like to thank Jessica from Minnesota for asking the question which got this conversation started. What do we miss and what have we learned to live without...
We are Tania and Gaetano, two expats who moved our families to Spain for new adventures. We both moved here from the US, Tania (originally from the UK) in 2020, with her husband and daughter from Northern Virginia, and Gaetano in 2023 with his two daughters from Los Angeles.
We all met in Valencia and got along incredibly well, but while we cracked each other up discussing our fun times adjusting to Spain, there were quite a few eye-rolls from our girls (tweens and teenagers anyone!). In an effort to give our daughters a little break we thought what the heck, let’s share our experiences with unsuspecting strangers instead. This podcast came to life and we hope you enjoy the pitfalls and joys of our experiences - we all have!
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