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  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019 /

    The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!

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  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Gibraltar

    March 24, 2019 /

    Are you in the south of Spain and looking for a day-trip that allows you to escape into the English language while being surrounded with cool historic sites, caves, and naughty monkeys? Perhaps Gibraltar is the place for you!

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    January 20, 2019

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019 /

    If you’re preparing to attend or host a wedding in Spain, there are certainly some things youll want to know about this important celebration. Be sure to check out this basic guide to learn what will likely be different for you in terms of Spanish weddings (bodas).

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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Should Know About Murcia

    March 10, 2019 /

    Have you ever visited the capital of the small autonomous region nestled between Andalusia and Valencia? If you, like many, have overlooked Murcia you really ought to reconsider!

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    June 23, 2020

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    July 28, 2020
  • Thriving

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019 /

    I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!

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    February 28, 2019

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019 /

    Will you be traveling in a Spanish-speaking country soon? If so, we recommend you learn (or brush up on) these important expressions for traveling in Spanish. From your flight to the hotel to the sightseeing, we’ve got you covered!

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  • Culture,  Travel

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019 /

    Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

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  • Travel

    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019 /

    This ‘castle’ is really more of an outdoor wonderland built in homage to Christopher Columbus and his explorations. The perfect hour-long outing for travelers of any age on the southern (Costa de Sol) coast!

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