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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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    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Cartagena

    November 18, 2018

    Visiting Alicante: Everything You Need to Know

    October 8, 2017
  • 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

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

    November 23, 2021
  • 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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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021
  • 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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    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 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: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • 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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    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 2020
  • 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 You Need to Know about Valladolid

    February 11, 2018

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Sevilla

    October 22, 2017
  • 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • 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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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 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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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018
  • 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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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 2021
  • 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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    May 18, 2023

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    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
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We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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