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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered if the obsession with soccer (fútbol in Spanish) in Spain was actually as big as it seems from the outside looking in? Read this article to see why we think fútbol is almost like a religion in Spain.

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    February 4, 2018
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019 /

    Are you trying hard to appreciate life more but have a hard time finding ways to be grateful for what you have? Check out our top four moments when we believe you can appreciate life and how we do it!

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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026
  • Travel

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019 /

    Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.

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    Five Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Staycation

    August 4, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Logroño

    June 24, 2018

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018
  • 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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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Culture

    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019 /

    Are you wondering what Día de San José is and what tie it has to Father’s Day? Well look no further as we dive into this celebration today!

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    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • Travel

    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019 /

    Are you wondering if you should plan your next trip with a backpack or a suitcase? Check out our considerations for knowing what type of luggage will best fit your travel plans!

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    An Introduction to ETA (Basque Separatist Terrorism)

    May 27, 2021

    An Introduction to Catalan Politics

    June 23, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019 /

    Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

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    January 11, 2024
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019 /

    With so many local festivals in Spain, it is sometimes hard to keep track of what each one means. Today we are diving into one of the most important holidays in southern Spain: Día de Andalucía.

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Airbnb

    January 20, 2019 /

    Even if you don’t really know what it is or how to use it, you’ve probably heard about Airbnb. While we are not experts, we wanted to share our insight into this platform that feels like it was created to make cheap travel easier.

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    Day Trips from Granada

    July 9, 2020

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019 /

    Today we are bringing you a beginner’s guide to Spanish wine with the hope that you will be inspired to get out there and try a glass or two (and report back to us with your favorites!).

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019 /

    Starting off a new year with a letter is a great way to get your thoughts together about what you want to achieve during the following 365 days. Check out Claudia’s letter to 2019 to understand what she is going for this year.

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    July 8, 2021

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