Episode 66: Why They Fled Spain: Real Expat Horror Stories (Halloween Special)

Not all dream moves to Spain end with tinto de verano by the beach. This Halloween, Catherine and Paul dig into the spookiest tales of all: five real-life stories of people who packed up, left Spain, and moved back home. From terrifying tax surprises and bureaucracy jumpscares to missing family and regional school shockers, we break down what went wrong, what drove them out, and the practical lessons every future expat needs to know to keep their dream move from turning into a horror story. Plus, Catherine shares the hilarious and honest tale of her own move back to Dublin! Here are some other episodes you might be interested in: ⁠Episode 18: Halloween in Spain⁠ ⁠Episode 38: Spanish Visa Options⁠ ⁠Episode 50: Why Spain? Expats Share Their Honest Answers⁠ Thank you for listening!