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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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  • Food,  Preparing

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019 /

    Do you know the difference between jamón ibérico, jamón serrano, and jamón de bellota? If not, don’t worry—we’re answering all your beginner’s questions for understanding Spain’s cured ham culture.

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  • Travel

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019 /

    Looking for a white village and sandy beaches to visit for the day? Maybe even an adventure into history at the local caves? Look no further, Nerja’s calling…

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019 /

    Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country and need to brush up on some Spanish before you head out for dinner tonight? We’ve got you covered!

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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  • Adapting,  How to

    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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  • Culture

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019 /

    Have you been hearing about Semana Santa and are curious about what will actually be celebrated the different days? Check out this quick introduction to the days of Semana Santa to help you understand.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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  • Culture

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019 /

    Many people are familiar with the Semana Santa processions that take place during the week before Easter in Spain but what do you know about the groups that organize them? Today we’re taking a look at cofradías.

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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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  • 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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