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Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences
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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What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it
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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Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)
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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Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe
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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An Introduction to Culture Shock
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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Day Trips from Madrid
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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An Introduction to the Spanish Political System
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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An Introduction to Catalan Politics
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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The Languages of Spain: An Introduction
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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A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)
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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Living in Spain Under Lockdown
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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An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)
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.
