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Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink
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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Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks
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: order beer in Spain
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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Choosing Your Coffee in Spain
Not sure how to get your caffeine fix while abroad in Spain? This article will give you the basics of ordering a coffee and help get you started!
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Fútbol as a Religion in Spain
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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What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?
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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How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture
Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!
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Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience
Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.
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What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)
Wondering why everyone is so excited for the 30th of May in the Canary Islands? Here we talk about the history behind and the celebrations that take place during the celebration of this region.
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Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)
Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.
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What You Need to Know About Cáceres
If you’ve never heard of Cáceres, you’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean this Extremaduran city shouldn’t make your travel list. Let us show you some of the wonders this World Heritage Site has to offer.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)
Do you know the difference between jamón ibérico, jamón serrano, and jamón de bellota? If not, don’t worry—we’re answering all your beginner’s questions for understanding Spain’s cured ham culture.
