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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021 /

    When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Dani ended up abroad, check out this post!

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    August 16, 2018

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020 /

    We’re answering all the most common questions we get about plane travel in Spain. Plus, we’ve got the important Spanish expressions and vocabulary you’ll want to know at the airport!

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    November 13, 2018

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    September 27, 2018

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    July 10, 2018
  • Culture,  Travel

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020 /

    Even though we are always referring to the country of Spain, today we want to take a moment to recognize the many different regions within Spain. Each one shares something with the rest of the country but is also unique.

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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020
  • Study Abroad

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019 /

    Life while studying abroad isn’t always what you’ll expect it to be…but if you allow it to, it can teach you a lot about yourself! In this post Dani shares three of those realizations and what they have meant to her.

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    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019

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    October 26, 2017

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    June 4, 2020
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

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    February 21, 2019
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    March 31, 2019
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    How to: Choose a Spanish Olive Oil

    August 7, 2018

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

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    November 12, 2020
  • Travel

    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019 /

    The celebration of San Juan in Alicante is called Las Hogueras (Les Fogueres in the local language) and is a festival full of food, fun, firecrackers, artwork, and the ceremonious destruction of said artwork. You’re gonna want to check this one out!

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    September 17, 2017

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    July 7, 2020
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018 /

    It’s a city you’ve probably never heard of, but Villena is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. A quaint city, it because extremely festive at the beginning of September for its Moros y Cristianos festival.

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    An Introduction to Catalan Politics

    June 23, 2020

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    February 27, 2020

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    January 14, 2018
  • Travel

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018 /

    Beach weather in Spain is the best weather in Spain! But with so many beaches to choose from you’re going to want to consider the pros and cons of each type. Let’s wander the the waves together.

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    February 10, 2019

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    July 24, 2018
  • Travel

    Visiting Alicante: Everything You Need to Know

    October 8, 2017 /

    Known to many as simply a great beach-and-party destination, Alicante has plenty more to offer! Check out these insider tips to see the more authentic side of the city.

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