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  • Travel

    Five Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Staycation

    August 4, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how to get to know your own city better or are in need of a serious break? Why not consider taking a staycation or a vacation where you don’t go somewhere else but spend time doing something new in the same place.

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    Traveling with a little one under 6 months

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    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019

    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019 /

    When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.

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    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

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

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    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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    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Culture

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019 /

    Saint James (or Santiago in Spanish) is the Patron Saint to Spain. His “day” is celebrated on the 25th of July. In this post we cover a little bit of the history and celebrations that you will see if you are lucky enough to be in Galicia on this day.

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

    November 14, 2019

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    January 4, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

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    July 20, 2023
  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    October 1, 2020
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020
  • Food

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019 /

    Some of the best parts of travels are the adventures you didn’t plan. Today Dani’s sharing about two happenstance encounters with beer and wine ferias in Spain.

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    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: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Adapting,  Food

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019 /

    Not sure how to get your caffeine fix while abroad in Spain? This article will give you the basics of ordering a coffee and help get you started!  

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    October 20, 2022

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    August 18, 2020

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021
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