If you are in a foreign country and need help but don't speak the language it can be a frightening experience. Here we have some articles about what to do in an emergency, such as how to call an ambulance and when to call the police.

This series of articles aims to give you the knowledge you need to safely bring your cat and/or dog over when you move to Spain. Also here are articles explaining what you need to do to keep your four-legged friend safe once he/she is here.

Whilst we hope your holiday/new life in Spain is a safe and crime-free one you do need to be aware of the dangers. The articles below aim to address the issue of what to do should you find youself in the unfortunate position of being a victim of crime.

The death of a loved one faces us all at some point in our lives and while it is a difficult subject to deal with at any time, living in a different country means having to follow different laws and requirements that you may not necessarily be aware of. The articles below are intended to help you understand the procedure here in Spain.

Despite (or perhaps because of) Spain being a member of the EU, it is still a very bureaucratic country. As you will need to deal with the authorities at some point you need to make sure your personal paperwork is in order. Read the following for an introduction to what is a veritable documentation minefield.

Education is one of the main sources of problems for parents settling in Spain. We will be adding articles to this section of our site in an attempt to allay some of the fears, dispel some of the myths. You may also want to get a copy of our Education Guide which has lots of useful information about the education system in Spain.

Spain used to be very popular only with retired people but as more younger people move here, the question of employment becomes a priority. There are certain very important points that you should consider before moving to Spain.

Health related issues are one of the biggest sources of problems for ex-pats settling in Spain. We will be adding articles to this section of our site in an attempt to allay some of the fears, dispel some of the myths.

Living abroad can be joyful, but when difficult situations come along, being in a foreign country can exacerbate feelings of isolation and desperation, especially without friends or family around you and maybe when you don’t have enough Spanish to access what help is available.

Getting used to driving in Spain can be a daunting prospect not least because you have to learn drive on the "wrong" side of the road! Despite all the horror stories you may have heard about Spanish drivers once you have been driving here for a short while you will find that in the main they are just that - stories.

Rather than contribute to the growing number of private vehicles on the road you may prefer to get around using public transport. It´s certainly one way of immersing yourself into the Spanish community.

We hope that the articles in this section will give you a headstart.

Whether you live on an urbanisation where everyone speaks your language or in the campo in a small, typical Spanish village, sooner or later you will need to interact with the native population. Hopefully the articles in this section will start you off on a quest to become a fluent speaker of Spanish or, at the very least, help you get by with the basics.

The everyday services that you probably took for granted before moving to Spain can sometimes be a little more difficult to obtain. This collection of articles explains what to expect from the Spanish public services and one or two other "vital" services.

Articles that don't fit into any other category. Check it out for some interesting reading.