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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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    November 3, 2019

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    November 2, 2021

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 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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    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021
  • 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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    December 5, 2019

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
  • 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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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 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 Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    How to: Choose a Spanish Olive Oil

    August 7, 2018
  • 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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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020
  • 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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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • 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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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • 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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    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019

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    May 20, 2018

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    October 20, 2020
  • 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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    October 5, 2018

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    September 17, 2020

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    January 11, 2024

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