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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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  • 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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  • 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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    September 29, 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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  • 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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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

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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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    August 13, 2019

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    May 21, 2020
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    April 9, 2019
  • 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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  • 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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