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    Visiting the The Sagrada Familia: Everything You Need to Know

    July 15, 2018 /

    If you’re in Barcelona (or even near to it) you simply MUST make time for the Sagrada Familia. It’s unlike any other church, cathedral, or temple you’ve ever seen.

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  • Adapting

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018 /

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

    September 24, 2019

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    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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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    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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    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    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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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018 /

    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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    February 28, 2021

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018

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    September 3, 2019
  • Travel

    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018 /

    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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    What to See in Lisbon

    August 13, 2017

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    August 26, 2018

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    June 3, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    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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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

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    November 20, 2018

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Culture

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018 /

    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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    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018 /

    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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    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

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

    November 23, 2021

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    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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    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019
  • Confessions,  Culture

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018 /

    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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    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019
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