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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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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018
  • 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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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • 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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    February 25, 2020

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    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • 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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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

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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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    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • 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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    What You Need to Know about the Picos de Europa

    April 15, 2018

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019
  • 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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    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    Visiting Alicante: Everything You Need to Know

    October 8, 2017
  • 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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    January 18, 2018

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 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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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

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

    September 24, 2019

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018
  • 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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