We are Tania and Gaetano, two expats who moved our families to Spain for new adventures. We both moved here from the US, Tania (originally from the UK) in 2020, with her husband and daughter from Northern Virginia, and Gaetano in 2023 with his two daughters from Los Angeles. We all met in Valencia and got along incredibly well, but while we cracked each other up discussing our fun times adjusting to Spain, there were quite a few eye-rolls from our girls (tweens and teenagers anyone!). In an effort to give our daughters a little break we thought what the heck, let’s share our experiences with unsuspecting strangers instead. This podcast came to life and we hope you enjoy the pitfalls and joys of our experiences - we all have!
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Raising kids in Spain might sound affordable, but hidden costs add up fast—especially in Valencia. We dive into the real price of schools, uniforms, field trips, tutors, and extracurriculars from fútbol to ballet (and even horse riding). Plus, we cover braces, birthday parties, babysitters, and those lifestyle extras that sneak up on families. From bargain rec-center gymnastics to orthodontics that rival a car payment, we share our surprises, laughs, and tips for budgeting smart as expat parents in Spain.
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