Essays about cities, systems, and everyday life as they actually work
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 798 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
roccopendola.comLatest Issues
Barcelona Became A Layover—And Spain Became Home
The day an extraordinary city becomes ordinary is the day you realize you've built a life somewhere else.
This will likely go down as the craziest, most inaccurate comment I’ve ever received in this newsletter:
Why So Many People Move Abroad—And Then Move Back
The difference isn't visas, money, or bureaucracy. It's whether the new place ever becomes home.
There’s a small, but loud movement online of people trying to quantify or qualify why people move abroad then—in relatively short order—move b...
I Didn't Realize Moving To Another Country Would Change Me Forever
The most profound consequence of moving abroad is something almost nobody talks about.
Nothing about moving to another country scared me.
What People Get Wrong About Missing Home
It has been interesting—and, I hope, instructive—to compare some of the things I wrote before my wife and I moved to Spain to how I’m experiencing and how I’m feeling about those things today.
We moved in January 2025. So we’ve been in Va...
In A Broken Country, Americans Are Taught To Blame Themselves
The retirement crisis is just one example
If there’s something wrong, it’s your fault.
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for How It Works.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 77 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I live and work full-time in Spain, where I write about life abroad, cities, and investing and personal finance. I’m no longer a U.S. resident. I am based entirely in the EU. Using em dashes since 2005.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for How It Works?
You can find recent issues that have been published by How It Works on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does How It Works have?
To see how many people subscribe to How It Works, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in How It Works?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch How It Works as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like How It Works?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact How It Works using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to How It Works?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like How It Works. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact How It Works?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.