History of immigration in Spain and how it underpins the country's cultural diversity
The history of immigration in Spain is also the story of how, little by little, a more diverse and connected Europe has been woven. Each migratory wave (of those who arrived and left Spain) has left its mark on the language, the food, the music, the neighbourhood and, above all, on the way [...]
What is au pairing and how can this experience support your personal growth?
If you are looking for an au pair in Europe, think of it as a cultural exchange experience: you temporarily join a host family, live with them, help with childcare and some housework, and in return you receive accommodation, food and a small salary. In addition, it is understood as a [...] [...
Costs of living in Spain: how to watch your budget and sustain a fulfilling life
If you are researching and wondering what the costs of living in Spain are, the underlying question is not just how much everything costs, but how to build some stability without giving up on your life. At Curiara we always talk about those who support from afar with dignity, as they are our lighthouse and an example to follow. [...]
Where to celebrate New Year's Eve far away with your heart accompanied
Asking ourselves where to celebrate New Year's Eve when we live in Europe and are far from our home country is not just a matter of making plans. It is a question laden with memories, inevitable comparisons and emotions that arise when the calendar marks an important end. The end of the year invites us to look back, to take stock […]
Countries with two official languages: taking care of your voice in more than one language
Countries with two official languages remind us that words can also unite. That a nation can have more than one voice and that the coexistence of languages does not divide, but enriches. Each language holds a different way of looking at the world, and when a country chooses to recognise more than one, it is saying [...]
Migrants in Spain: support to build stability
Being a migrant in Spain is much more than starting from scratch: it is learning to move in a new country while continuing to support what we left behind. It means seeking stability in the midst of red tape, different accents and new schedules, but also discovering networks that accompany us, people who understand what we are going through and communities that are [...]
All Souls' Day: memory that cares, accompanies and endures
Every All Souls' Day we return, even if we are far away. We return with our memories, with our gestures, with what still unites us to those who are no longer with us. We light a candle, we cook a dish that used to fill the house with aroma or we simply quietly name that person we still love. Because that [...]
Migrant essence: the courage to support from afar
The migrant essence is much more than a condition or a life story: it is a force, a root, a way of loving from afar. There are words that carry within them the history of millions of lives, and migrant is one of them. For a long time, this term has been used lightly or with [...]
Venezuelan words in Europe: how our slang crosses borders
When we emigrate we carry suitcases, documents and souvenirs, but we also carry something invisible and powerful: our Venezuelan words. In any European city, between offices, universities or cafés, these expressions escape us. Because no matter how long we have been away, we will always have our own way of speaking, which sneaks into the conversation and gives us back, from [...]
Venezuela's monuments in Europe: connect with home
Venezuela's monuments are not only found in Caracas, Maracaibo or Mérida; they are also present in squares, parks and avenues in different European cities. These sculptures and tributes, erected in honour of historical figures such as Simón Bolívar or Andrés Bello, represent a cultural and emotional bridge for the diaspora. Walking around London, Madrid, Rome [...]
Top Venezuelan influencers in Spain: fashion, beauty and more
Nowadays it is incredible how many people are references for many of us. Among them, Venezuelan influencers in Spain are an essential figure to give visibility to what we once were and continue to be, but this time far from home. They make us feel accompanied when we are far away, they make us feel [...]
Which is the best country in Europe to live in as a Venezuelan?
When we think about leaving our homeland, the question on our minds is always the same: which is the best country in Europe to live in? It is not an easy decision at all. Those of us who are Venezuelan know what it means to start from scratch, far from our families, from the flavours of home, from those [...]