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    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018 /

    Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you just want to ask for help, but don’t know how? Over the past couple of years I have gotten better at recognising the symptoms and figuring out how to ask.

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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

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

    November 8, 2018

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Pamplona

    June 3, 2018 /

    Known for the running of the bulls, Pamplona, found in the province of Navarra is a beautiful city to visit. Wondersing what you should see while visiting?

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    What You Need to Know About Salamanca

    November 19, 2017

    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018

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

    May 26, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Caroline from Sippin' Sangria as she shares about her time living with a family in Spain—complete with some great tips for making the most out of YOUR experience!

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    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018 /

    Have you every been surprised with how the elderly in Spain appear in daily life? We were a little bit shocked as well and these are our reflections about this difference.

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

    November 12, 2019

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.

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    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018
  • Confessions,  Culture

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018 /

    The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.

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    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018 /

    Bullfighting is something that is hard for us to understand as it is something that is tied to the cultures that carry it out. This post is an introduction to history of the activity.

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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • Travel

    Corpus Celebration in Granada

    May 20, 2018 /

    In the mood for a typical Andalusian feria—why not give Granada’s Corpus celebration further consideration? We’ve got the most important basics and pro-tips you need to know!

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    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 2018

    The Feria de Málaga

    July 22, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018 /

    We’ve talk about cultural competences before, but how do you integrate them into your daily life? See these five exercises to get your head in the right place for acquiring cultural competences.

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    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Who is Pedro Almodóvar

    April 8, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know Abour Nerja

    May 13, 2018 /

    Nerja is one of the most well-known white villages along the Costa del Sol of Spain and it has plenty to offer. Check out the details to plan your trip here!

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    What You Need to Know about Santiago de Compostela

    January 14, 2018

    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019

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

    September 19, 2024
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018 /

    Spain is known for its paella, but how much do you really know about this special dish? Join us as we dive into the this world.

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    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018
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