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An Expat in Spain
An American expat surviving and thriving in Barcelona and beyond.
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- Skiing and the Holidays 4 years ago There is skiing in Spain, decent skiing. And Andorra is close by with great skiing to be had. But this post is not about skiing per se. It’s about when to go skiing, and more importantly, when not to go skiing. You see, last weekend we hit the slope of Cerler, in the Aragonese mountains. […]
- Where they will be good to me 7 years ago In my early years of living here, the smallest acceptance or kindness would mean so much. Before I arrived, I took certain (OK many) things for granted. After arriving, and even still today, it’s quite simple to make me happy: Good customer service (so rare…), a helpful bank teller, a...
- A late August day 8 years ago 1 PM on a late August day. Walking through the old part of the city on a hot and still day. You can feel it will rain soon, the air has that quiet weight to it and you can smell the rain. It’s hot, but the sun is no longer beating down, the sky has […]
- Evening stroll 8 years ago I frequently take a twilight stroll through my neighborhood in summer. This twilight hour is between 8:30 and 9:30PM, and it’s when everyone comes out. Last night was a typical walk and it went like this: I go down my street toward the Arc de Triomf monument. There are people on benches under...
- The Repatriating Question 9 years ago “So when are you coming home?” As an expat, this is a question you will hear a lot. Out of all the expats I know, there is just a small handful who actually have an answer to this question. And for most of that very small group the answer is “never”. Everyone else just doesn’t […]
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Gabriele
13:20 PM October 03, 2012
13:20 PM October 03, 2012
So funny! I love this blog. :)
Duc L.
18:03 PM October 21, 2012
18:03 PM October 21, 2012
American Expat! reflects and dispenses advice with such honesty and humility. Great insight, as I have only known Spain through the eyes of a tourist.
Liz Goddard
11:03 AM November 02, 2012
11:03 AM November 02, 2012
This has been so helpful for me as I am considering moving to barcelona and don't know anyone there. I feel like now I have a basic plan and also know what to expect while settling in and later enjoying life!
Luca
17:44 PM December 02, 2012
17:44 PM December 02, 2012
Great deal of information! Funny and very useful! thanks
Rich Fernand
17:59 PM December 02, 2012
17:59 PM December 02, 2012
this is the best funniest blog i ever read, and i read like everyday:)
Tiffanie Ragasa
18:10 PM December 02, 2012
18:10 PM December 02, 2012
Beautifully written inspiring accounts that are both humorous and stuffed full if vital information. Definitely a place worth visiting again and again.
Kim
18:23 PM December 02, 2012
18:23 PM December 02, 2012
I love this!!! Helpful, funny and spot on! As an American...I can relate! ;)
Markus Nitschke
18:44 PM December 02, 2012
18:44 PM December 02, 2012
Relatively good cultural relativism.
Bill Cismar
19:06 PM December 02, 2012
19:06 PM December 02, 2012
It is through the writing of someone with my shared values and life experiences that I most clearly see the people and places of Spain. I find it humorous and insightful that this is true even though I have been to Spain. But I did not have the time or energy on those business trips to truly take it all in as has been done here in this blog. There is not one word that is contrary to my own experiences, it is as if I now get to see what the rest of the story is, and that make my own experiences that much richer and memorable.
Jill
19:40 PM December 02, 2012
19:40 PM December 02, 2012
Hysterical and informative! Always a great read.
Jack Pfeifer
19:47 PM December 02, 2012
19:47 PM December 02, 2012
I may have to bring the family to spain for a Moto Gp:)
Tom Moffat
20:04 PM December 02, 2012
20:04 PM December 02, 2012
It is not only very informative but it is enjoyable to read because of the humor and down to earth writing style of the author. I look forward to each additional issue.
Monstergirlee
00:46 AM December 03, 2012
00:46 AM December 03, 2012
I love Britt's blog. Great information with a healthy dose of humor and reality. Really brings it home.
Wendy
05:35 AM December 03, 2012
05:35 AM December 03, 2012
Love reading this blog. Always makes me laugh!!
Alex
06:54 AM December 03, 2012
06:54 AM December 03, 2012
Love it! :)
David Potts
13:51 PM December 03, 2012
13:51 PM December 03, 2012
Britt's blog provides a great insight into the Spanish culture. I don't think there is a better way to learn about Spain than by learning from somebody who has totally immersed themselves in the culture as an expat. Her writing style and humor are icing on the cake.
Daniel Lorek
00:31 AM December 05, 2012
00:31 AM December 05, 2012
So there I was, surfing the internets looking for that perfect expats blog when I stumbled upon this one. All I can say is WOW! It encompasses everything I was looking for in a blog.
Samantha Lurey
01:26 AM December 05, 2012
01:26 AM December 05, 2012
I love this blog! Very informative and fun to read!
Alex
01:36 AM December 05, 2012
01:36 AM December 05, 2012
simply brilliant, well written and insightful.
John Hjelm
13:40 PM December 05, 2012
13:40 PM December 05, 2012
Always a great read. I look forward to it each time.
Cristina
15:07 PM December 05, 2012
15:07 PM December 05, 2012
Its' absolutely fab!
Chief Executive Primate
16:15 PM December 05, 2012
16:15 PM December 05, 2012
Britt is five-star snortastic!
Sharyn
17:12 PM December 05, 2012
17:12 PM December 05, 2012
it's fun reading about your life :o) Too bad I missed you when I was in Pamplona
Debra Barton
03:57 AM December 06, 2012
03:57 AM December 06, 2012
Britt has a way of bringing Spain alive and it encourages me to follow my dream of living in Spain some day.
Susan
23:24 PM December 07, 2012
23:24 PM December 07, 2012
I love reading Britt's blogs. She is a natural writer.
Roger Baker
00:18 AM December 08, 2012
00:18 AM December 08, 2012
GREAT STUFF!!!!
James
02:25 AM December 05, 2014
02:25 AM December 05, 2014
I love La Boqueria! Can't wait to go back in Barcelona this holiday season
Michael
03:02 AM December 15, 2014
03:02 AM December 15, 2014
Can you help me check City Bites Barcelona. I will go to Barcelona by next week for a 3 day vacation with my Wife. :)
Patrick
03:59 AM December 17, 2014
03:59 AM December 17, 2014
This blog is very informative and well written. I was in Barcelona Spain last October and experienced the La Boqueria food tour with City Bites Barcelona. It was great!
