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Bambi & JoJo: From TV Screens to Spanish Caravan Dreams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQCliZu_kSc&t=17s This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down for a heartwarming and insightful podcast episode with Bambi and Jojo – a duo many will recognise from the popular TV series Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. But there’s more to these two vibrant women than just their on-screen charm. They’ve taken their personal…

Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

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…

Lee Grantham: Going All In with Spain’s Toughest Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R06NTuLaNno&t=150s In this inspiring episode of the Upsticks Podcast, we sit down with international ultra runner and YouTuber Lee Grantham, whose story takes us from the sweltering streets of Chiang Mai to the snowy peaks of Spain’s Sierra Nevada. Lee shares his remarkable journey in ultra running, his deep-rooted love for Granada, and how a…

Updated! EU Entry/Exit System (EES) – Set to Launch in October 2025

The European Union is preparing to introduce the new Entry/Exit System (EES), a significant security measure designed to monitor the movement of third-country nationals into and out of the Schengen Area. This system aims to automate the tracking of border crossings for non-EU visitors by collecting biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial images, upon…

Time to Swap Your Green Card: Big Changes Ahead for Brits in Spain

If you’re a British citizen living in Spain and still holding onto your old green residency certificate, now is the time to take action. With the upcoming launch of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the trusty green card that many Brits have used for years is about to become obsolete for travel. The EES, which…