Welcome to ElJourney — your insider guide to European travel and expat life, curated by Sarah and Joe, an expat couple based in sunny Málaga, Spain. Our travel magazine combines Sarah’s background as a travel journalist with our shared love of adventure. We bring you personally tested food recommendations, hand-picked boutique stays, and off-the-beaten-track itineraries. Whether you're planning your first transatlantic trip or looking for weekend escapes as an American expat living in Europe, let us be your compass.
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Meet Sarah and Joe. We aren't just travel writers — we live and breathe the expat life in Málaga, Spain. Combining a journalist’s eye for local storytelling with deep travel marketing experience, we created ElJourney to help US travelers and expats discover Europe's hidden corners. From neighborhood tapas joints to secluded coastal trails, these are our best travel guides. Authentic, heart-led, and designed to help you explore better.
Living In Europe
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through local real estate listings from a cafe in Madrid? Are you wondering if you could actually pull off living in Europe? You’re in the right place. It’s time to trade that return ticket for a set of keys.
While the dream is big, the logistics don't have to be overwhelming. We’re building the ultimate resource for moving to Europe, starting with one of the most welcoming, sun-drenched, and accessible countries on the continent and the place where we live. Whether you are curious about the cost of living in Spain, need a checklist of things to do to make it happen, or simply want the inside track on the best cities and neighborhoods we’ve got you covered. Ready to make the move?
How We Travel
You know those friends who always have a great travel recommendation when you’re planning a trip? That’s what we aim to be! When we’re exploring, we skip the tourist traps in favor of unique experiences, charming places to stay, and local culinary secrets - after all, Sarah has built her whole career on helping people travel more authentically. Every travel guide and article we write features personally vetted restaurant and hotel recommendations alongside rich history, scenic nature, and hidden neighborhood spots.