Welcome to the Mel in Motion blog: a collection of guides, reflections, and resources on studying gastronomy, moving to Spain, and exploring Basque culture.
The Complete Moving to Spain Student Visa Checklist
Applying for a Spanish student visa can feel overwhelming — documents, appointments, apostilles, translations, insurance, finances. In this guide, I’ve laid out the checklist I wish I had when I started. Have you ever had to gather paperwork that felt impossible? What’s your biggest fear about applying for a visa?
My Ultimate Packing Checklist for Grad School Abroad (Two Bags, One New Life)
Two checked bags, a carry-on, and a new chapter. Here’s my complete, rain-ready packing checklist for grad school abroad. Wwhat to bring, what to skip, and how to keep it calm and organized.
What’s one thing you packed for a long trip that you never used?
If you had to choose: extra shoes or extra layers?
What’s your non-negotiable comfort item for a new country?