Spain Awaits – An Insider’s Guide to Spain

Your Guide to Traveling
and Living in Spain

I have lived in, and traveled throughout, Spain for the last +23 years.
Here you'll find my honest opinions and experiences, transparent
information, and inspiration to help you plan a trip, or a move, 
that exceeds all of your expectations.


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The latest news about Spain, travel guides and advice,
what's on each month, and one-of-kind ideas plus
moving tips and hacks, directly in your inbox.


Hola, and Welcome!


I'm Samara, an adventure-loving New York native who's been living in Spain for 23+ years. Let me be your guide and show you around my adoptive country!


Connect with others


Connect with other travelers, ask their opinions, get advice, share stories, and post all of your questions about visiting and traveling around Spain!


Connect with others who are thinking about moving, planning a move, have questions about moving, or who already moved or retired in Spain!


Plan the perfect trip


I can help you develop a bespoke itinerary that aligns with your travel needs and interests, or we can connect via video and you can ask me anything and everything about traveling to Spain.

I can answer your questions and help you book tickets and activities, find the right hotels, and make reservations at the right restaurants.  

Reach out to me, anytime, for more information I would be more than happy to help you plan a trip that exceeds all of your expectations!


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What you'll find on Spain Awaits

There's a lot of blogs and websites out there, so thanks for taking the time to check out Spain Awaits!

  • First-hand accounts of my trips, adventures, and experiences
  • My honest opinions
  • Insight from experts
  • Heavily-reseached and up-to-date information
  • No paid links or pre-written posts from brands


On the blog

Living in Spain

What It’s Like to Live in Málaga, Spain | Nikko’s Story

Name: NIKKO HINDERSTEINFrom: HOUSTON, TEXASNo. years in Málaga: 10 No. years in Spain: 20 Residency status: PERMANENT In Read More

What It’s Like to Live in Málaga, Spain | Nikko’s Story



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