Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!
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It’s a city you’ve probably never heard of, but Villena is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. A quaint city, it because extremely festive at the beginning of September for its Moros y Cristianos festival.
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It happens to all of us—you’ve planned a big trip and want to see everything but, when you arrive or a couple days in, you start to get tired. Here are some reasons why and our tips to helping you make the most of your journey
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There is a time in every long-term abroad journey when things seem a little bluer than they did before. I call this the “three month feeling.” Check out this article to see what it means to me and how I deal with it.
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Are you wondering what role coffee plays in Spain? This article dives into the coffee culture that can be seen in this country. Trust us, you’ll love it as much as the Spaniards do!
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Federico García Lorca is one of Spain’s most well-known poets and historical figures. If you don’t know him, you’ll want to read more here about his life, works, and politically-motivated assassination.
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Especially if it’s the first time your son, daughter, or loved one will be traveling abroad, you might be at a bit of a loss as to how you can communicate with them. Not to worry, we’ve outline six great forms of communication and how often you can expect to use them to connect.
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We recognize that this travel and/or live abroad journey isn’t always easy on the family and loved ones we leave behind. To honor that, today we’re looking at the experience from the perspective of Dani’s parents.
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If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!
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Plaza de España might be one of the most beautiful plazas in all of Spain. Located in Sevilla, this is a must-see if you are in the area!
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When you have to write in Spanish in your study or live abroad experience where do you go for help? In this blog post we touch on some of our favorite resources (and why) for writing in Spanish.
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If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.
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If you’ve ever heard the expression “me cago en…[insert object/person/place/idea here]” you might be confused at what it means. In this article we are diving in to how it is used and interpreted in Spain.
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The capital of one of Spain’s most over-looked autonomous communities in terms of tourism, is the precious Mérida. Once the heart of the Roman, Visigoth, and Moorish empires there is tons to see and learn in this beautiful city.
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We’ve got no shortage of bars in Spain and so we wanted to share with you some insights and things to know in order to help you understand the bar scene while you’re here.
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We’re all been there—from time to time, our lesson plan seems to just blow up in our faces. Don’t worry, we’ve got some important tips and considerations to help you avoid true disaster in your English classes.
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We’ve all had that moment in which we had no idea what to do for an English lesson. To help you out, here are some tried and true FREE resources available online for planning English lessons for kids and adults.
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If you don’t know who he was, you should. General Francisco Franco is one of the men who has had the most impact on our beloved Spain in the last century. Check out this post for an introduction.
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Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.
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Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.
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