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Errant in Iberia: Journeys through a new life in Spain
A life-changing move to Spain...
This is the inspirational story of moving to a new country with nothing, then really living your dreams.
Turning up in Madrid without a word of Spanish, Ben soon finds a job, beautiful language exchanges, amazing journeys to the depths of Spain, and wild fiestas.
Then he meets Marina, buys a scarily run-down flat in Madrid’s wild Lavapies neighbourhood, and really takes the cultural plunge.
Incomprehensible meals with endless Spanish in-laws, residents’ meetings where not only his flat but his whole livelihood, and sanity, are on the line... Not to mention Medallion Manolo, the hunter-builder from hell…
Errant in Iberia is a complete picture of the troubles and delights of a new life abroad, of Spain as it enters the 21st Century, and of Spain’s most intriguing travel destinations.
This is the inspirational story of moving to a new country with nothing, then really living your dreams.
Turning up in Madrid without a word of Spanish, Ben soon finds a job, beautiful language exchanges, amazing journeys to the depths of Spain, and wild fiestas.
Then he meets Marina, buys a scarily run-down flat in Madrid’s wild Lavapies neighbourhood, and really takes the cultural plunge.
Incomprehensible meals with endless Spanish in-laws, residents’ meetings where not only his flat but his whole livelihood, and sanity, are on the line... Not to mention Medallion Manolo, the hunter-builder from hell…
Errant in Iberia is a complete picture of the troubles and delights of a new life abroad, of Spain as it enters the 21st Century, and of Spain’s most intriguing travel destinations.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 20, 2006
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August 13, 2012
a good foreginer-in-another-land story. If you have ever lived abroad Ben´s adventures will sound VERY familiar, no matter what country it is. It was also cool to get the backstory on Ben and Marina after listening to the excellent Notes in Spanish podcast for so long.
November 8, 2009
A fun, light travel story that inspires you to get up and go. A great picture of Spain and the challenges living and working in a different culture. A fun read for anyone with itchy feet.
October 26, 2011
Entertaining read, laugh out loud at times. Shows the 'real' Spain well.
January 26, 2013
Very interesting book, well written, makes you want to leave for Spain immediately!
June 19, 2024
A great travel book which evokes images of stunning Spanish landscapes and lively city bars. Especially interesting for a fellow Brit who did a stint working in the Spanish capital. The edition I read had a few concerning spelling errors - you start to wonder whether Ben's Spanish is actually better than his English - but it doesn't detract from the adventure. A brilliant read which whisks you from the start to the end in no time at all.
September 9, 2018
An entertaining read about a British photographer who failed to gain fame and fortune in London, launching an impetuous trip to Madrid. Spoiler alert: he still lives there.
May 5, 2020
Good book
Fun read. Enjoyed reading about the country of Spain and the people of Spain. Made me excited to return to Spain.
Fun read. Enjoyed reading about the country of Spain and the people of Spain. Made me excited to return to Spain.
May 17, 2012
Lighthearted look at moving to Spain - but with far too many spelling mistakes for comfort
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