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    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019 /

    We’ve recently talked about finding an apartment to rent in Spain, but here you’ll find the best websites to help you through the process…and some additional tips you’re going to want to know before you begin!

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    June 28, 2021

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.

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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Food

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019 /

    Some of the best parts of travels are the adventures you didn’t plan. Today Dani’s sharing about two happenstance encounters with beer and wine ferias in Spain.

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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain

    November 12, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    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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    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020

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    August 17, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    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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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

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    August 8, 2019

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    June 30, 2020
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019 /

    If you’re looking for a laidback getaway destination on the Costa del Sol, look no further! Estepona is the perfect place to be.

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    March 4, 2018
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019 /

    Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!

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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019
  • Travel

    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019 /

    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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    January 25, 2024

    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    May 4, 2021

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    January 26, 2021

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
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