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How to: Make Friends with Spaniards
Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.
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When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?
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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Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition
As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!
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How to: Tapas in Granada
The art of ordering tapas―tapeando―may seem simple, but there are a few things we think you should know before you go out for free food here in Granada. Read up ahead of time so you can hit the bar as a pro!
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Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)
In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.
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How to: Travel on a Budget
Traveling doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—in fact, we’d argue that these money-saving tips will actually make your traveling experience BETTER! Check out our sixteen stellar tips for traveling on a budget.
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Effective Packing 101
There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!
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Renting an Apartment in Spain
If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!
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Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence
To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.
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Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks
When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.
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How to: order beer in Spain
Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!
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Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”
Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!
