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    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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    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • 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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    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021
  • 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 do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019 /

    If you'll be ringing in the new year here in Spain, there's a few things you ought to know! Be sure to read up on some of the most common traditions in order to know what to expect this December 31st!

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    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever wonder how different stories and traditions are interpreted differently? In Spain children receive Christmas presents, but not in the same way people do in other places. When do they receive presents, you ask?

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

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

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

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

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020
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