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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
  • Culture

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020 /

    What do you really know about the Spanish tradition of flamenco? Today we dive into a brief history of this music and dance as well as dig deeper in an exclusive interview with Rudy López Garcés, founder of Solera Espectáculos Granada.

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    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Culture

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020 /

    What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.

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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023
  • Culture

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020 /

    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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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018
  • Culture

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020 /

    We’ve shared before about funcionarios (public workers) and the oposiciones (exams) to achieve these placements but today let’s explore a Spaniard’s perspective of this process. Read what guest writer Pablo has to say.

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020 /

    There are SO many delicious Spanish dishes you should try but if you only have time to prioritize a few make it these five!

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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Travel

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020 /

    Even though we are always referring to the country of Spain, today we want to take a moment to recognize the many different regions within Spain. Each one shares something with the rest of the country but is also unique.

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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Culture,  How to,  Preparing

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020 /

    The 'two kisses' greeting here in Spain can be very new for us guiris. That's why we've got some tips to help you understand just how to go about this greeting and when to use it!

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    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020
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