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    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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    May 24, 2018

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  • 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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    August 25, 2020

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    November 30, 2018

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

    September 24, 2019
  • 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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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

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  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

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    February 11, 2020

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    February 19, 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to,  Study Abroad

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019 /

    Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.

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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

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    June 5, 2018

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

    April 15, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

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

    July 14, 2019
  • 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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    February 5, 2019

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    August 20, 2020

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how you are going to find your favorite food and drink places while living abroad in Spain? Consider these three tips to help you feel more integrated into your home away from home.

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

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

    May 9, 2021
  • 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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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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    October 6, 2017

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