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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018 /

    Thinking about renting a car for your trip abroad in Spain? Or do you want to escape the city for the weekend? Check out these tips for making sure you are covering your bases while renting.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018 /

    If you’re planning to use public transport in Spain, you’ll definitely want to read up on the many different options that will be available to you, including special deals for ‘youths’ (spoiler, this probably includes you)!

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018 /

    Planning a summer getaway to Spain? Make sure to keep in mind that all but the largest cities shut down a bit during these months—especially August. Wondering what to expect?

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018 /

    Have you ever wondered how people manage to travel successfully on budget airlines. Check out our four top-tips to help you have smooth travels!

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    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 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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    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • 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: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023
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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    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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    February 19, 2019

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    June 30, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018 /

    It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

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    April 2, 2019

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018 /

    Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026
  • Adapting

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018 /

    Being able to bike around a city that you are visiting or living in is a great way to leisurely see the city in addition to an easy transport option. However, every place has its quirks and this is what we think about biking in Spain.

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018 /

    Have you been feeling like not having a dryer is really throwing off your clothes-washing process? Don't worry, we've all been there but have picked up some tips along the way to help you adapt to the Spanish way, tenderos and all!

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
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