# 148 - Expats, Immigrants, and a HUGE life update

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Podcast: [Spain To Go](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spain-to-go-1855923)
Published: 2026-07-03T10:03:38+00:00
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## Resource

Today I'm revisiting the old "expat" vs "immigrant" debate. What do these labels mean, and does it really matter? Also, a big life update from Daniel and Morena. Sign up to my Substack here for more about life in Spain: https://spaintogo.substack.com/ Donate to the podcast over here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ And if you'd like to read my classic "Expats vs Immigrants" article, check it out on the blog here: https://expatmadrid.com/expat-immigrant-guiri/

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