Pont de Valencia is Valencia’s English-language community magazine for international residents — the people who’ve moved here, put down roots, and are figuring out what life really looks like when the holiday is over.
There’s no shortage of Valencia content online. But most of it is written for visitors passing through, not for the people who stay. We write for the long-term resident who loves this city but still finds themselves lost in a bureaucratic letter, unsure what the street noise is about, or simply lost in translation
Our writers and contributors are themselves part of Valencia’s international community, people who navigate daily life here with genuine curiosity and hard-won local knowledge. We cover local news, city culture, food, family life, and the kind of practical stories that help you feel less like a foreigner and more like a neighbour, on your own terms.
Meet our editorial team
Atika Shubert is a writer and journalist based in Valencia. She has more than 20 years of experience in news at CNN, The Washington Post, and other media outlets. She founded Pont de Valencia as a project to better inform and connect the city’s international community.
Mireille Morejon is an editor, writer, and teacher raised in Spain. She brings curiosity, humour, and heart to storytelling about family life, lifestyle, and local culture. She joined Pont de Valencia as a co-founder to bring up stories that celebrate the people and places that make everyday life in Valencia worth writing about.