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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I was miserable and left for Spain and it's made me so much happier'
An ex-pat who swapped Dublin for the Costa del Sol has revealed why she's never looked back An expatriate has shared how her life took a complete turn for the better after she relocated to Spain, where she enjoys beers for as little as €1.70. Tori Clinton, who has spent the past two years living overseas, says the cultural shift has had an enormously positive impact on her life. The 30 year old even confessed that the Spanish approach to alcohol has entirely transformed her outlook. Tori, originally from Dublin a nd now residing in Malaga, visits her local pub daily to bask in the sun with a "cheeky caña". This small beer costs just €1.70 at Tori's preferred spots, while a pint is only €2.50. In contrast, the average price of a pint in her former local pub is a staggering €7.30. The 30 year old freelancer believes that having the occasional drink instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't everything, has enabled her to "become the best version" of herself, reports Dublin Live. "I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life," Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. "It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. "Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. "I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' "In Spain, there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. "They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. "Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'should we get another? ' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. "This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. "Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England. "When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee." Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. And after falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: "Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. "There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. "As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all "It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language"
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Hotel worker almost trampled as tourists ‘stampede' to get best sun beds
The clip was captured at the four-star Spring Bitacora hotel in Tenerife and features a security guard almost being knocked over by rushing holidaymakers desperate for a spot near the pool A hotel worker was almost trampled by a 'stampede' of guests rushing to secure the best poolside sun beds. Shocking footage showed the security guard unlocking the gate before dropping his keycard. He was almost knocked over by clambering holidaymakers as he tried to retrieve the card before retreating to safety. The clip was captured at the four-star Spring Bitacora hotel in Tenerife. Liam Pourhana and his friend, Paul Nygaard, had front-row seats to the shocking scene. The 34-year-old duo managed to get to the front of the queue by getting to the pool at 6:30 a.m. Have you been swept up in a sunbed battle? We'd love to hear your war stories. Email webtravel@ Despite the area only opening at 8am, Liam said that over 100 people were waiting to get in. The pair of engineers from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, grabbed their loungers before watching the chaos unfold on Sunday (20 Jul). 'After paying £5,000 to stay here, it's a joke getting up earlier than you would for work,' Liam told Luxury Travel Daily. 'If you don't get up and get in the queue, you're not getting a sunbed. You have to queue from 6:30am, despite the pool gate not opening until 8am. 'About 100 people rushed towards the beds, some were even throwing towels over people's shoulders to beat them. The security guard dropped his card and didn't want to risk the stampede.' There are few things that have to power to wind-up queue-loving Brits more than sunbed hogging. Recently a woman decided to step in and stop the unfolding injustice from taking place. The group of irate holidaymakers thwarted a cunning plan by fellow Brits to bag sunbeds seven hours before their hotel pool opened on a recent Spain holiday. While having a late-night chinwag on their balcony, Mandy Boyd spotted some lads she thought were having a cheeky swim in the pool. But upon closer inspection, the 34-year-old realised the young men were trying to nab the best beds at 2am, despite the fact that the pool wasn't due to open until 9am the next day. The quartet of girls watched as the lads dragged out their sunloungers to try and secure prime spots. Mandy and her mates patiently waited on the balcony for the perfect moment to dash down and swipe the towels. The comical sunbed wars sabotage took place around 2am at the Aquasol Aparthotel, Palmanova, near Magaluf, Spain. Joined by her mate, Sally Willows, the pair dashed down to the pool and swiftly grabbed the towels. "We're just doing the Lord's work," Mandy from Bridgend, South Wales, said. "I can't stand it when people reserve sunbeds and don't use them all day. I find it really inconsiderate. It was shocking to see them reserving beds at 2am, especially when there was no chance of those lads being up to enjoy them. We kept the towels, but made sure we left them where they would find them."
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I moved to a Spanish city where beer is just £1.50 – now I don't waste my evenings away watching EastEnders
A YOUNG woman who was sick of her 'miserable' life decided to ditch her hometown for a sunny Spanish city. Tori Clinton, from Dublin, says her life did a 180 once she moved to Spain and shared her favourite parts of the lifestyle there. Advertisement 3 Tori clinto says she ditched her miserable life in dublin for a sunny city in Spain Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries 3 Now, she gets time to enjoy a cheap beer everyday and tan in the sun Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries The 30-year-old has spent the last two years Now in the popular city of Malaga, she said the culture change has drastically improved her life and changed her mindset on booze. Now, she visits her local every day to soak up the sun with a 'cheeky caña'. The small beer only costs £1.50 in Tori's favourite spots, while a pint costs just £2.17. In comparison, the average price of a pint in her hometown is now a whopping £6.42. Tori, who is a freelance worker, says having the odd tipple instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't the be-all and end-all, has allowed her to 'become the best version' of herself. Advertisement READ MORE REAL LIFE STORIES 'I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life,' Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. 'It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. 'Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. 'I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous 'In Spain , there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. 'They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. 3 tori says there's no pressure to work hard in the sun Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries Benidorm 'becoming too POSH' as dejected expat complains of empty beaches & buzz-free bars after Brits 'priced out' 'Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'shall we get another?' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. Advertisement 'This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. 'Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England . Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. Tori Clinton 'When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee.' Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. Advertisement After falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: 'Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. 'There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. 'As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all. Advertisement 'It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home.
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I moved to a Spanish city where beer is just £1.50 – now I don't waste my evenings away watching EastEnders
EXPAT ESCAPE I moved to a Spanish city where beer is just £1.50 – now I don't waste my evenings away watching EastEnders A YOUNG woman who was sick of her 'miserable' life decided to ditch her hometown for a sunny Spanish city. Tori Clinton, from Dublin, says her life did a 180 once she moved to Spain and shared her favourite parts of the lifestyle there. Advertisement 3 Tori clinto says she ditched her miserable life in dublin for a sunny city in Spain Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries 3 Now, she gets time to enjoy a cheap beer everyday and tan in the sun Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries The 30-year-old has spent the last two years living abroad and said her favourite part was the £1.50 beers on offer. Now in the popular city of Malaga, she said the culture change has drastically improved her life and changed her mindset on booze. Now, she visits her local every day to soak up the sun with a 'cheeky caña'. The small beer only costs £1.50 in Tori's favourite spots, while a pint costs just £2.17. In comparison, the average price of a pint in her hometown is now a whopping £6.42. Tori, who is a freelance worker, says having the odd tipple instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't the be-all and end-all, has allowed her to 'become the best version' of herself. Advertisement 'I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life,' Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. 'It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. 'Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. 'I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' Advertisement 'In Spain, there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. 'They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. 3 tori says there's no pressure to work hard in the sun Credit: Jam Press/@thetoridiaries Benidorm 'becoming too POSH' as dejected expat complains of empty beaches & buzz-free bars after Brits 'priced out' 'Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'shall we get another?' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. Advertisement 'This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. 'Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England. Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. Tori Clinton 'When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee.' Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. Advertisement After falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: 'Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. 'There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. 'As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all. Advertisement 'It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language.'
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I moved to a Spanish city where beer is just £1.50 – now I don't waste my evenings away watching EastEnders
A YOUNG woman who was sick of her 'miserable' life decided to ditch her hometown for a sunny Spanish city. Tori Clinton, from Dublin, says her life did a 180 once she moved to Spain and shared her favourite parts of the lifestyle there. 3 3 The 30-year-old has spent the last two years living abroad and said her favourite part was the £1.50 beers on offer. Now in the popular city of Malaga, she said the culture change has drastically improved her life and changed her mindset on booze. Now, she visits her local every day to soak up the sun with a 'cheeky caña'. The small beer only costs £1.50 in Tori's favourite spots, while a pint costs just £2.17. In comparison, the average price of a pint in her hometown is now a whopping £6.42. Tori, who is a freelance worker, says having the odd tipple instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't the be-all and end-all, has allowed her to 'become the best version' of herself. 'I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life,' Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. 'It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. 'Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. 'I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' 'In Spain, there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. 'They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. 3 Benidorm 'becoming too POSH' as dejected expat complains of empty beaches & buzz-free bars after Brits 'priced out' 'Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'shall we get another?' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. 'This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. 'Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England. Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. Tori Clinton 'When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee.' Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. After falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: 'Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. 'There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. 'As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all. 'It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home.
