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  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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  • 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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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

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    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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

    November 5, 2020

    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Travel

    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019 /

    This ‘castle’ is really more of an outdoor wonderland built in homage to Christopher Columbus and his explorations. The perfect hour-long outing for travelers of any age on the southern (Costa de Sol) coast!

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    March 4, 2018

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    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019 /

    Today we are bringing you a beginner’s guide to Spanish wine with the hope that you will be inspired to get out there and try a glass or two (and report back to us with your favorites!).

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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

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  • Culture

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018 /

    New Years Eve (Nochevieja) is a special time of year in Spain when most will actually stay home and have dinner with their family, accompanied by a very important televised New Year’s Eve program.

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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018
  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.

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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 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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    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

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  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018 /

    Hosting the holidays is a big responsibility wherever you are, but it can be extra intimidating if you’ll be doing it for the first time while abroad! Dani dishes on her honest-to-goodness feelings about this and shares some tips as well.

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    May 19, 2020
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