The Spain Diaries

Real stories from a founder who moved her family to Cadiz, Spain and is building the language confidence platform she wished existed for expat kids everywhere.

El Puerto de Santa Maria waterfront near Cadiz, Spain

9 Months of Scouting, 6 Months of Living: Why I Built PeerLingo in Cadiz

In January 2025, I flew to Spain alone with a carry-on and a spreadsheet of cities. Fourteen months later, my family is settled in El Puerto de Santa Maria and I'm building the language confidence app I desperately needed during our transition.

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Local market in Cadiz, Spain
Family Life

The Real Cost of Living in Cadiz with a Family (2026 Breakdown)

Rent, groceries, schools, healthcare. Here is what our family actually spends each month in El Puerto de Santa Maria, with no sugarcoating.

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Spanish school building
Schools

International School vs Public School in Spain: A Parent's Honest Take

We chose public school for our kids in Cadiz. Here is why, what happened in the first weeks, and what I would tell any parent making this decision.

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Street scene in Cadiz, Spain
Language

The Andalusian Accent: Why Your Spanish Textbook Won't Help You in Cadiz

Nobody warns you that the Spanish you learned sounds nothing like what people actually speak in southern Spain. Here is what to expect.

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Spanish paperwork and documents
Relocation

How I Enrolled My Kids in a Spanish Public School (Step by Step)

The padron, the certificado, the folder of translated documents. A complete walkthrough of the enrollment process for expat parents.

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Child learning language
Confidence

When Your Child Goes Silent: Understanding the Expat Language Confidence Gap

Your kid knows vocabulary. They can pass a quiz. But when a Spanish classmate talks to them, they freeze. Here is what is happening and how to help.

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Family life in Cadiz, Spain
Cadiz Life

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Moving to Cadiz with Kids

From the siesta schedule that wrecks your afternoons to the neighborhood culture that actually saved us. The surprises we did not see coming.

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