Lottie Nevin
@lottienevin
English expat in Spain
Forum posts
70
Contacts
6
About me
English
Lives in Granada
Speaks English
Registration: 24 January 2012
Home furnishings
Hello I understand your frustration at not being able to find good second hand furniture. I've had the same problem myself! We opened at Bed and Breakfast and Art retreat a year ago and like you, was keen to find some nice old pieces to ... Read More
Online shopping in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Spain? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Hello, we live in Ja茅n province. Since moving to the town of Alcal谩 La Real, online shopping has been a joy! Because I am so busy with our new business, online shopping is often the easiest and most convenient way to buy things that we ... Read More
Festivals in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Spain? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What activities go ...
Hello We have a fabulous music festival here in Alcal谩 La Real (Ja茅n province) every July. ETNOSUR attracts around 40,000 people plus. For three days, the town is alive with music and visitors from near and far. This year we had Youssou ... Read More
Anyone living in/near Jaen?
Hello Kirstie I live in Alcal谩 La Real which is at the bottom of Ja茅n province, about an hours drive from Ja茅n city. It's a much smaller town than Ja茅n but a very nice place to visit and we have a great market on Tuesday ... Read More
Look in a Small towns outside Malaga by stevesawyer1338
We are Steve and Dee looking for a nice small town that would be a good place to relocate to for a couple of expats from Texas by way of Panama. We are looking for information regarding nice small towns outside of Malaga at 5,000 feet or higher ...
Alcal谩 La Real. This Spanish town has everything including a magnificent Moorish castle. It's at the bottom tip of Ja茅n province. 1.45 minutes from the coast. 45 minutes from Granada and 1.30 minutes to C贸rdoba. There are lots of ... Read More
How has your life changed in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Spain? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
We moved to Spain on a whim. The decision to move here was made quite quickly after plans to move to Portugal fell through due to lack of funds. Previously we'd lived and worked in Indonesia so our umbilical cord with the UK had already been cut ... Read More
Expats, do you speak Spanish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Spain. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Since moving to the town, we've found a great way to learn Spanish. Through Spanish friends we've now set up a language exchange class twice a week. It's free, anyone can join and so far, so good. I'm desperate to improve my Spanish ... Read More
Moving to Estepona? by Lindsey74
Hi I'm very excited about the possibility of a job I have applied for in Marbella. They have advised me, that if I were successful, that I should I look for accommodation around Estepona. The only stumbling block is that I have three small ...
I really wish that I could give you more info on the area - hopefully someone on this forum will be able to help you better than I can. I wouldn't be put off by stories in the press or things you've heard. Everywhere has its pros and cons ... Read More
Moving to Estepona? by Lindsey74
Hi I'm very excited about the possibility of a job I have applied for in Marbella. They have advised me, that if I were successful, that I should I look for accommodation around Estepona. The only stumbling block is that I have three small ...
Hi Lindsey How exciting! and all the best of luck for your new job and move. I don't live near Estepona, I'm further inland in Alcala La Real, near Granada, so can't really give you advice on rental property but I'm sure that you ... Read More
Your new local habits in Spain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Spain is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Spain? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life or ...
I've taken to siestas like a duck to water! At first it used to drive me bonkers that the shops closed in the afternoon but now I relish the afternoon break. Knowing that I need to get things done in the morning, forces me to be better organised ... Read More
NIE card in Spain by samskye9
Does anyone know if you have to apply for another NIE and Health card in Spain after living on and off in Spain and Scotland? I want to move back to Spain but wonder if I need to go through the very complicated NIE process. I still have the 2 cards ...
Really informative thread and comments. Thank you! Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Hi Barnie No, we are not near the coast but it is very good to hear that I can find these things at Iceland. Thanks for the tip off! :) Lottie Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
I'd love to know where your Indian grocery store is! This could be a life changer for me! Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Hello! I think the most useful things to pack are a sense of humour, an open mind and patience. If you remember these then the rest should be plain sailing :) On a more serious note, these are the things that I beg my friends to bring over for me ... Read More
Internet and TV providers in Antequera region by mjwolfendale
Hi, I'm new to this blog, so not sure if there has been a recent thread posted about this - apologies if there has. Is anybody able to provide some recommendations for internet providers and/or English TV providers in the region around ...
Hi Matt I had a look to see if our Internet provider, Dinfotec in Alcala La Real cover your father's area and I don't think they do. I'm not sure who else to suggest as I don't know Antequera that well. However, with regards to UK ... Read More
Relocation to Andalucia by sco
I am a british single male looking to relocate to Andalucia and looking to invest some money in a home that could provide a small income- Personally I want to be in a rural location for hiking etc but understand that I may need to strike a balance ...
Hello If you message me I will send you details of the estate agents that we have used. I can highly recommend them. I tried to click on the property link that you posted above but it didn't work :( Our area is north-west of Granada - on the ... Read More
Relocation to Andalucia by sco
I am a british single male looking to relocate to Andalucia and looking to invest some money in a home that could provide a small income- Personally I want to be in a rural location for hiking etc but understand that I may need to strike a balance ...
Hello We live out in the sticks, deep in olive country. Alcala La Real is our closest town which is a 45 minute drive north-west of Granada. Cordoba is about 1.15 hrs drive away. We love this area because it's rural and far from the madding ... Read More
Cost of living in Spain 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Spain in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Spain you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Spain? > accommodation prices > ...
Hi, We live in the heart of rural Andalucia amongst the olive groves, far from the busy tourist resorts on the coast. One of the benefits of living 'out in the sticks' is that it is possible to live quite cheaply. Our current income is my ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Alpujarras region by Minxy
Hello Everyone out there! I am a British expat who lives some of the time in Greece, although for my next big life shaking move I am considering a move to Spain, Andaluc铆a. I have visited the area about 10 years ago on several occasions, and ...
Very happy that I've been of some help to you :) Please feel free to ask any questions and I shall do my best to answer them as I'm sure other 大咖福利影院 members will too. I'm delighted that you found my blog - hopefully it will give you ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Alpujarras region by Minxy
Hello Everyone out there! I am a British expat who lives some of the time in Greece, although for my next big life shaking move I am considering a move to Spain, Andaluc铆a. I have visited the area about 10 years ago on several occasions, and ...
Hello Minxy - I'm not sure that I am really qualified to answer your questions as I live on the other side of the Sierra Nevada. However, we are at around the same altitude so we probably share the same climate, give or take. The heat is dry ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello! We moved to Spain 7 months ago and absolutely love it here. Compared to the UK the weather is wonderful and our new Spanish neighbours are terrific! We enjoy a much better quality of life here despite living on a small pension and wish that ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello Everyone I have only been in Spain for 6 months but I really love it here. We relocated from Indonesia to a tiny village just outside Alcala La Real (Andalucia) We have immersed ourselves in to village life and are slowly getting to grips ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I was really encouraged to read your post mdavidfrost. How lovely to read something positive about living here! We are very new here, just a few months, and we moved straight from Indonesia where we were living for the past 2 years. But we already ... Read More
The other side of the Spanish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Hi Julien Thank you for inviting me to take part in this discussion. Two sides of a postcard is a very fitting description and perfectly sums up the reality of what it means to be an expat. I am a 'new girl' in Spain having only recently moved ... Read More
What is the right procedure of getting patron, NIE and residen permit? by Bwoman
Hello, I am from canada, and plan to live in Spain. the information I have heard and researched about becoming legal resident in Spain seem quite conflicting. So my question is: what is the correct procedure to get all the formalities done. For ...
Hello! I'm new to all of this too so I hope that my information is help rather than hindrance!! The very first thing that you will need is an NIE number - once you have this then you get your padron and then your residents permit (you will also need ... Read More
Moving household things.
Hi We've just moved to Spain but are waiting for our worldly possessions to arrive from Indonesia. I know that we will need to get them checked by an agent at the port and then they will have to be cleared by customs. It may be different if you are ... Read More
Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand
I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...
Sam, give Sophie a call at Authentique, she is bound to be able to tell you where you can buy it. Maybe she will sell you some? :) Read More
Baking Bread in Indonesia by Samhand
I have to admit I have a weakness for fresh baked bread, so I make my own, which is contributing to my happiness and my waistline. White bread flour is easy enough to find, but does anyone know where I could find wholemeal or Rye flour in ...
Hello Sam I don't know if you've had any joy locating rye and wholemeal flour yet? Here is a link to my blog which has a list of shops etc. If you ask Sophie at the bread shop in Kemang (address and phone number on post) she might be able to point ... Read More
Leaving Jakarta - Can anyone recommend a good shipping company? by lottienevin
Hello We are leaving Jakarta in a couple of months and I wondered if anyone can recommend a good shipping company? We are moving to Spain and I have furniture and items that need to be shipped from both Bali and Jakarta to Southern Spain. I'd be ...
Thanks Amy, appreciate your help and advice. Lottie Read More
Leaving Jakarta - Can anyone recommend a good shipping company? by lottienevin
Hello We are leaving Jakarta in a couple of months and I wondered if anyone can recommend a good shipping company? We are moving to Spain and I have furniture and items that need to be shipped from both Bali and Jakarta to Southern Spain. I'd be ...
Thanks very much, that is very helpful. :) Read More
Leaving Jakarta - Can anyone recommend a good shipping company? by lottienevin
Hello We are leaving Jakarta in a couple of months and I wondered if anyone can recommend a good shipping company? We are moving to Spain and I have furniture and items that need to be shipped from both Bali and Jakarta to Southern Spain. I'd be ...
Thanks very much. I shall msg you for your email address. Lottie Read More
Leaving Jakarta - Can anyone recommend a good shipping company?
Hello We are leaving Jakarta in a couple of months and I wondered if anyone can recommend a good shipping company? We are moving to Spain and I have furniture and items that need to be shipped from both Bali and Jakarta to Southern Spain. I'd be ... Read More
Cost of Living in Jakarta: Jakarta Selatan by Cazual
Hi All, I was wondering if I can get some help with rental accomodation within Jakarta. I am looking at being transfered over to Jakarta for work and need help looking for accomodation. Unfortunetly my company doesn't sort this out for me :(... ...
Hello! How exciting that you are moving to Jakarta. If you are looking for a nice area to live, then I think you might like Kemang. It's a popular ex-pat spot in Jakarta with lots going on. Expect to pay between 1.5-3.5 thousand US$ per month ... Read More
Good Indian restaurants in jakarta by amir.1729
Hi All, I am new to Jakarta, I am an Indian. Would like to know few good Indian restaurants. Amir
Hi Amir Welcome to Jakarta! :D The Indian restaurant that I visit regularly is KINARA on Jalan Raya Kemang. I have only ever gone on a sunday when they do a fabulous buffet lunch with meat and vegetable options, sweets, dohsa's and lots of ... Read More
Any advice on health insurance please! by lottienevin
Hi Everyone I need some advice please. Can anyone recommend a good health insurance company here in Jakarta? Is there one company that is more popular with expats for example? and does better rates etc? Would appreciate your help and advice, and ...
Happy landings and keep a check here as there is always something happening! Read More
Any advice on health insurance please! by lottienevin
Hi Everyone I need some advice please. Can anyone recommend a good health insurance company here in Jakarta? Is there one company that is more popular with expats for example? and does better rates etc? Would appreciate your help and advice, and ...
Thanks so much, this is really helpful. I shall pass on your message to my friend. Much appreciated, Lottie Read More
Any advice on health insurance please! by lottienevin
Hi Everyone I need some advice please. Can anyone recommend a good health insurance company here in Jakarta? Is there one company that is more popular with expats for example? and does better rates etc? Would appreciate your help and advice, and ...
Thank you Aurelie I appreciate your speedy response and reply! This is for a friend of mine who is possibly moving here to Jakarta, she wants to know about health insurance providers and I said that I would find out some names for her. Kind of you ... Read More
Any advice on health insurance please!
Hi Everyone I need some advice please. Can anyone recommend a good health insurance company here in Jakarta? Is there one company that is more popular with expats for example? and does better rates etc? Would appreciate your help and advice, and ... Read More
New Blog post for today 'Little Lord Fauntleroy
Hello! It's a beautiful sunny Sunday in Jakarta. This is todays post http://wp.me/p1XZYO-ev I hope you enjoy reading it. I cannot recommend highly enough' Silk Route' in Pasar Mayestik if you are looking to have clothes made for you. It is not ... Read More
New post on Lottie's blog
Thanks for your comments - I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to read the blog and I'm glad that you are enjoying it. We all have a different take on our experience here and this is just mine. I'm still very ignorant about a lot of ... Read More
New blog post - Scratch and sniff
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New blog post - Scratch and sniff
Hello Everyone I've just put a new post on my blog lottienevin.com I am delighted to see that some of you have been reading my blog and I hope that you have enjoyed it. I am very interested to hear other peoples take on life in Jakarta. I don't ... Read More
New post on Lottie's blog
Hi all I've just posted my new blog for today on lottienevin.com It's called' An Apple A Day' and it's not for the faint hearted or squeamish! I'd love to hear other expats experiences of their life here and how they cope with everyday things. ... Read More