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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019 /

    The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018
  • Culture

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019 /

    The Catholic Monarchs or the Reyes Católicos in Spanish are key players in the history of Spain as we know it. Here we’ve put together a simple introduction to who they are and what they did.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Who is Francisco Franco?

    October 14, 2018

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019 /

    With so many local festivals in Spain, it is sometimes hard to keep track of what each one means. Today we are diving into one of the most important holidays in southern Spain: Día de Andalucía.

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    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Culture

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018 /

    We’ve told you an awful lot about this festive time of year, but a picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy this more visual representation and insights into Spain at Christmas time.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021
  • Travel

    What you should know about Lanjarón

    September 9, 2018 /

    Lanjaron is the perfect escape to a cute little mountain town just a quick trip from Granada! Plan a day trip keeping these insider tips in mind!

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    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019

    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018
  • Travel

    What is Al-Andalus?

    September 2, 2018 /

    Al-Andalus is the Muslim rule of the territory of modern day Spain. The kingdoms that made up the region made such an influence that we can clearly see their mark to this day.

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    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020

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    October 12, 2017

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Travel

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018 /

    Beach weather in Spain is the best weather in Spain! But with so many beaches to choose from you’re going to want to consider the pros and cons of each type. Let’s wander the the waves together.

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    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019
  • Adapting

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018 /

    Spend a bit of time in Spain and you’ll notice that so many people seems to choose walking over traveling by car or even public transportation. What’s up with that? Lace up your shoes and let me walk you through it.

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    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
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