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Kathryn

@candydancingtoes

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English expat in Spain

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About me

English

Lives in Aviles in Asturias

Speaks English and learning Spanish rapidly

Registration: 09 October 2009

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Kathryn
candydancingtoes replied to a thread
14 years ago
kmacey

Racism in Spain by kmacey

Hello all, I am a teacher and am considering a job offer in Marbella, my partner is planning on coming with me. I am worried about racism though, he is black and i'm white. I have heard a few horror stories and don't want to accept a job where we ...

Kathryn

Marbella is fairly cosmopolitan and has many foreigners. I think that your husband will feel OK. I do feel that Spain as a whole is quite tolerant of foreigners. They are perhaps not used to black people being working professionals though. Most ... Read More

Kathryn
candydancingtoes replied to a thread
14 years ago
primetaxconsultants

Spain's Financial Problems by primetaxconsultants

I have been told that because of Spain's world renown financial problems that nearly everything has increased in cost, particularly for expats. Has anyone heard or experienced this? Is anyone paying considerably more for goods and services than ...

Kathryn

Yes, I do think that prices are going up especially utility bills and groceries. I have been in spain for over two years. I tend to buy alot of items from the UK and have friends-family put them in their luggage for me.. Read More