Halloween in Spain: More Than Just Ghosts and Pumpkins! 🎃 Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Spain, but behind the fancy dress, pumpkins and spooky decorations lies a fascinating mixture of traditions, some of which go back centuries. If you’ve recently moved to Spain, you might be surprised to find witches in the supermarket, skeletons…
Tracking migratory movements: a free tool for Spanish residents If you hold non-lucrative residency in Spain, keeping an accurate record of your travel should be part of your routine. At Upsticks, we are seeing increasingly close scrutiny of migratory movements by immigration offices. Keeping a clear record of when you leave Spain and when you…
Spain may be famous for its sunshine, but when heavy rain arrives, conditions can change dramatically. Flash floods can develop in a matter of minutes, turning normally dry roads and riverbeds into dangerous torrents. Knowing what to do could save your life. For anyone living in Spain, particularly in areas prone to heavy autumn and…
Spain in summer is glorious… until you realise the pavement is melting, your steering wheel has become a branding iron, and you’re questioning every life choice that led you outside at 3pm. Here’s how the locals do it — and why some Spanish homes suddenly start making much more sense. Small windows, shutters and thick…
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…
