Maria & Bryan
After six years of full-time travel, we’ve finally found a place to call home—Madrid.
Hola, we’re Maria and Bryan (aka The Mamuchos), and this is our little corner of the internet where we share what life in Spain really looks like—through Maria’s local lens and Bryan’s American perspective.
We’re figuring things out as we go, embracing the culture, indulging in the food, and laughing at the quirks that come with building a new life here. From the highs to the what did we just get ourselves into moments, we’re sharing it all—alongside our four rescue sidekicks, Nala, Simba, Luci, and Scar.
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving abroad, love seeing how different life can be in another country, or just want to live more intentionally (with a few good laughs along the way), you’re in the right place.
Welcome to our journey—we’re so happy to have you here. Let’s build something special together!
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