All of the information in this post is current as of Aug 2017. We will continue to add to and update our list of cheapest places to live in Europe yearly. Southeast Asia is a popular area of the world for digital nomads. The cost of living is cheap (in some areas extremely cheap), the weather is hot, and Wi-Fi is generally inexpensive and widespread. But what if you prefer …
Living costs in Spain: Stunningly Affordable!
What is your idea of living well? Would you like to spend less money to live better than you are living right now? The idea behind the Expat Experiment is to find places where we can live well for less than living at home in Canada. Researching and learning first-hand traveling, we know places where we can do that and want to share some of our findings. We use different …
The Search for Secret Cookies in Madrid
Friends we met in Romania wrote about their quest to find cookies shrouded in secrecy in Madrid. Secluded Spanish nuns make these elusive cookies, recipes prepared with love dating back to the time of the Romans some say. The cloistered nuns, nuns that reside in monasteries or convents away from the general public, bake the special treats as a means to make money for the …
How to Experience the Best of Madrid With Madrid Food Tour!
A house sitting job brought us to Spain but the truth is Rob and I have been wanting to visit Spain for as long as I can remember! We flew into Madrid 3 days prior to beginning our house sitting assignment with plans to eat, explore and experience some local culture. Knowing we only had a short time to see and do everything we wanted we looked for ways to connect with local …
4 Days in Madrid: How We Plan A Trip
Visiting a big city like Madrid and managing to experience everything you want to during your stay is no easy task. When we visit large cities we like to do an assortment of things, check out some popular attractions, do things that are lesser-known to tourists, and have a local experience which usually includes food. Sticking to these 3 areas helps us narrow down the list of …