By Max Milano (Travel Writer and Photographer) I consider myself something of an old hand when it comes to total solar eclipses. The upcoming total eclipse in Spain will be my third. That is nothing to boast about, since solar eclipses are not especially rare on a planetary scale. Somewhere on Earth, between two and five solar eclipses occur every year, although many are only partial. A total solar eclipse happens somewhere on our planet […]
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The Dark Reality Behind the Spanish Driving Test Industry By Max Milano (Travel Writer) Spain, we need to talk.I know that we expats, particularly those of us from the United States, are often seen as privileged, maybe even entitled. And sure, many of us arrive with advantages. But the truth is that Americans and Northern Europeans who choose to make Spain their home bring a lot into the economy. We spend locally, we pay taxes, […]
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By Max Milano (Travel Writer) The day of the driving test finally came. Months of waiting. Over a thousand euros spent on driving school fees, paperwork, and lessons. He’d already flunked the first written exam. This was the last chance before the whole thing reset. Another fail would mean 300 euros to re-enroll in the school. The written exam stayed valid for two years, but the rest? Gone. Then 50 euros per driving lesson, with […]
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