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Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?
Spend a bit of time in Spain and you’ll notice that so many people seems to choose walking over traveling by car or even public transportation. What’s up with that? Lace up your shoes and let me walk you through it.
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Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)
We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.
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My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain
Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.
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Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain
As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!
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“Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”
In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.
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The San Juan Celebration in Spain
San Juan (observed on June 23rd) is a special celebration at the start of every summer. Learn about the roots of this festival as well as the traditions you can encounter all around Spain at this time of year!
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Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)
Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.
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What you should know about Washington Irving
For English-speakers, Washington Irving is best known as the author of short stories like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” but here in Spain he is loved for his historical works that put Spain back on the map.
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Managing Reverse Culture Shock
It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses
Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.
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Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting
The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.
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Corpus Celebration in Granada
In the mood for a typical Andalusian feria—why not give Granada’s Corpus celebration further consideration? We’ve got the most important basics and pro-tips you need to know!
