It’s been a long time coming—about a year in the making, actually—but Jeremy from the Spectrum IFA Group and I finally sat down in our new office to bridge the gap between getting your visa and actually protecting your wealth once you arrive. While my side of the business is all about securing that five-year…
At Upsticks, we spend a lot of time helping people plan their move to Spain, but behind the paperwork, appointments and practical advice, there’s also the real side of family life abroad. In this latest podcast episode, Chris from Upsticks sits down with his daughter, Ayla, for a friendly and honest conversation about Ayla, day-to-day…
This October, Alicante takes centre stage as it hosts the Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025 — an inspiring international event that celebrates sport, community, and wellbeing. Running from 21st to 31st October, the tournament brings together men’s and women’s walking football teams from across the globe, competing in multiple age categories — including Mens…
When Zoe and Iain made the decision to start a new life in Spain, they knew they couldn’t leave George behind. George is no ordinary pet — he’s their 25-year-old African Grey parrot, a long-standing member of the family who they rehomed years ago from an elderly lady struggling with health issues. Making sure George…
Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones – ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with over 50,000 inhabitants must implement traffic control measures to improve air quality and reduce pollution. This is Upsticks summary guide for Andalucía, Murcia, Alicante and Comunitat Valenciana but as each autonomous community is different in…
