Letter From Oviedo July 9, 2026 My Personal Dos and Don’ts for Living In Spain** In the heart of Oviedo, Spain, I learned some "Do’s and Don’ts" quickly, others more slowly. Whichever the case, consider this a friendly guide that will be useful when you get here. 1. DO use the pedestrian crossings. DON’T take the chance of crossing the street elsewhere.Spanish drivers are almost painfully respectful of pedestrians as long as the pedestrians are in the sacred zone of zebra markings. Step...

If you've heard a rumor that Spain, including my adopted city Oviedo, is suffering a perishing heat wave, the rumors are true.

When I moved from the United States to Oviedo, I expected a different language, different food, and a different pace of life. What I didn’t expect were the dozens of features that make a qualitative difference. Together, they add to the city’s personality. 1. Dogs Rule The first thing you notice is that dogs aren’t simply common—they’re everywhere. They’re walking through parks, waiting outside cafés, riding elevators, and accompanying their owners into daily life with remarkable confidence....