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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Claudia’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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    May 19, 2020

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
  • Culture

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.

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    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.

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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

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    March 22, 2018

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020 /

    Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.

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    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020 /

    What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.

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    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021
  • Travel

    Day Trips from Madrid

    July 16, 2020 /

    Madrid is an incredibly popular destination in Spain, but if you have extra time you should really get outside the city. Here are ten great day trip recommendations!

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    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024
  • Culture

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020 /

    Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Catalan Politics

    June 23, 2020 /

    Political and cultural questions are always on our minds as we try to understand the Spanish way of life. Check out our introduction to the Independentista movement in Catalonia. 

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    December 4, 2018

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    January 6, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020 /

    This short story, written by our very own Dani, is a snapshot of the life of Laura, a British expat living in Southern Spain during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019
  • Adapting,  Confessions

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020 /

    The current pandemic has created lockdown situations around the globe, but each has been a bit different. Here, Dani shares about her personal experience (logistically, emotionally, and mentally) living in Spain under lockdown.

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    February 22, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

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