Marijke Cazemier was born and brought up in the Netherlands, lived most of her adult life in the UK, and also some years in Switzerland. She moved to Andalusia in Spain more than 4 years ago, where she combines working as a Leadership Coach and Trainer with volunteering for the charity organisation ´Age in Spain´ and writing blogs about living in Spain. A wonderful work-life balance! See more of Marijke's work on www.cazemierconsultancy.com

Marijke Cazemier
She moved to Andalusia in Spain more than 4 years ago, where she combines working as a Leadership Coach and Trainer with volunteering for the charity organisation ´Age in Spain´ and writing blogs about living in Spain.
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10 lessons I learned about expat life in Spain
Expat Marijke reveals the 10 biggest lessons she learned after moving from London to rural Andalucía. From navigating paperwork and learning Spanish to embracing siestas and neighbours, her story uncovers the quirks, challenges and joys of expat life in Spain.

What it’s like to live in rural Spain: an expat’s year in Andalucía
Expat Marijke shares what a year of rural life in Andalucía is really like. From fiestas and olive harvests to sweltering summers, muddy tracks and friendly neighbours, her story reveals the beauty, quirks and slower pace of living in Spain.

Living the dream: What it’s really like to move to Spain as an expat
Dreaming of life in Spain? Expat Marijke shares her first-hand experience of moving from London to rural Andalucía. From buying a home to daily life, joys and hurdles, discover the truths behind expat living in Spain.