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  • Food,  Preparing

    Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?

    November 10, 2020 /

    Food is one of the most important things when traveling/going abroad (at least in my world), so the question about being able to survive with eating restrictions is normal. This is part 1: vegetarianism. 

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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020 /

    With the magic of living abroad comes the reality of being far away in the event of difficult situations. Avoid making those even harder by preparing yourself by discussing death and illness with your family before you leave. Here’s what you should consider.

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    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020 /

    Moving in with a family of strangers comes with a lot of uncertainties and you may be nervous just thinking about it! In this post we cover the common behaviors and questions you can expect from your host family so you can feel prepared.

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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020 /

    When you arrive in Spain you will probably hear the word guiri and, more disconcertingly, it will probably be directed at you. What does this mean? Read more to find out!

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    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020 /

    When preparing to move abroad to Spain you may be worrying that you won’t be able to find any of your most-needed health and beauty products. Not to fear, we’ve done the hunting and gathered the prices for a lot of the items you’re wondering about.

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    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018

    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam

    August 6, 2020 /

    Are you looking for top tips to improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills for your upcoming exam? Look no further than this article where guest writer Alla shares her industry study hacks with us.

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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    What does “El Mundo es un Pañuelo” Mean?

    September 7, 2018

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020 /

    What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.

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    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Preparing

    An Introduction to the History of Catalonia

    June 18, 2020 /

    The history of Spain is fascinating, and the history of Catalonia is equally so. In this article, we dive into a basic overview of the history of Catalonia, touching on some reasons why people look for independence.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020 /

    One of the things we don’t tend to talk about is who/where to go if you are having mental health issues when living or studying abroad This list of resources should help you get started on finding the help you are looking for.

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020 /

    There are many different ways to learn a language. See this article to understand how Duolingo, a fun and easy app, might be a good option for you.

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    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
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