Juul spent four months thinking about Spain; is it the right place to move to? Is it the right time?
She and her husband planned to buy a house in Spain, only to stay during the winter but after Juul´s husband lit up with the idea of moving completely, the couple reconsidered their life in the Netherlands.
Juul finally gave in; she quit her job and moved to Alcalali, where the couple purchased a beautiful home in a green neighbourhood. “You have to follow your heart.” she said. “If you´re hesitating, stay in Spain for a month or two and you´ll know.”
But even after moving away from the Netherlands, Juul continued to make Dutch friends in Spain and immediately felt “at home.” She is anticipating the beginning of her studies in Spanish in the autumn.
“Life in Spain is much easier,” she shared. Juul loves the country for its climate, which is exceptionally good; “the best in Europe,” in the Marina Alta region.
She shared that in Spain, it became “much easier to be healthy.” Now, she spends her days with nature and sports, mindful and at peace.
“Moving to Spain has had a bigger impact on my mental health than I anticipated. It s so peaceful. It s quiet on the roads, quiet in the mind; it s a much healthier and happier way to live.”
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Originally from Moscow, with Russian and Armenian origins, Anna has lived in Costa Blanca for over ten years. She is passionate about singing, acting and traveling.
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