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    What You Need to Know About Málaga

    October 20, 2020 /

    Málaga is known by most for its beach—but it has tons history too! In this post we explore a brief overview of the Andalusian city and what you should know, see, and eat / drink when visiting!

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    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018

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    September 22, 2017

    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018
  • Culture,  Food

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020 /

    Are you looking for healthy Spanish recipes that are also relatively easy to make? In this list we have put together a list of some of our favorite Spanish foods and where you can find authentic recipes for them.

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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019
  • Culture

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020 /

    What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.

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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Food

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

    July 14, 2019 /

    Some of the best parts of travels are the adventures you didn’t plan. Today Dani’s sharing about two happenstance encounters with beer and wine ferias in Spain.

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    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • 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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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018
  • 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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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Adapting

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018 /

    We’ve got no shortage of bars in Spain and so we wanted to share with you some insights and things to know in order to help you understand the bar scene while you’re here.

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    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Travel

    Visiting Portugal: the Algarve

    May 27, 2018 /

    Thinking about heading to Southern Portugal for a bit of an escape—I can’t blame you! Check out this article for some of our top picks of places to see and things to eat!

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    What You Need to Know About Salamanca

    November 19, 2017

    Corpus Celebration in Granada

    May 20, 2018

    Visiting the Sierra Nevada: Everything you need to know

    February 25, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017 /

    Service is really important to Americans but a different emphasis is put on this job in Spain. If you're feeling frustrated with the service here, take a look at this article for a different perspective. 

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    July 26, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

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