Esther was travelling across Europe on an eye-opening journey of culture when she came to Spain and decided to settle down.
Born in the Netherlands, Esther has spent the last six years living in the tourist magnet, Greece. The plan was to keep travelling across the EU, said Esther but Valencia struck a chord in her soul and she began to settle just outside the main city. I wanted to stay in Valencia because it´s especially safe and clean and there´s so much culture.
Despite Valencia´s tourist appeal, Esther said it is nowhere as crowded as in Greece, and that it´s practically impossible not to fall in love with the Mediterranean vibe and climate. The Netherlands´ expensive lifestyle, bad weather and constant stress, caused Esther to move abroad, but the poverty and the increased cost of living in Greece made Esther concerned about her and her son´s future.
Esther now works as an online sports nutritionist and is building a yoga retreat while being a published author. Since coming to Spain, she has been deeply invested in the laid-back lifestyle of the Spanish. She believes that Europeans who have moved to Spain need to learn to slow down, to enjoy a life abroad.
Living in a city as diverse as Valencia, Esther is constantly faced with the unique Spanish fusion of historic celebrations and traditions, and the modernity and open-mindedness of the locals. She shared that although some traditions can be difficult to understand, she makes an effort to learn about Spain´s culture and treat it with respect.
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From Moscow to Costa Blanca, Anna has spent over 10 years in Spain and one year in Berlin, where she worked as an actress and singer. Covering European news, Anna´s biggest passions are writing and travelling.
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