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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021 /

    When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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    April 4, 2018

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021 /

    Does it seem like we're talking about alcohol a little too lightly or a little too much? Perhaps it's just the different drinking culture we're used to here in Spain―allow us to explain.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018

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    October 15, 2019

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019
  • Food,  How to

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021 /

    Whether you’re a lover of Spanish cuisine or looking to try the Mediterranean food for the first time, this how-to guide for creating a Spanish tapas-inspired snack night or picnic is for you!

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    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

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

    May 4, 2021 /

    Sometimes, living abroad can make you feel like your "two selves" are always at odds. However, it's important to reflect and embrace that maybe that's just the person you are! These are Dani’s thoughts over the past four years.

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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021 /

    In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.

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    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Favorite Places to Eat Out in Granada

    February 6, 2020

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods

    December 21, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021 /

    Staying connected with a phone and local phone number is essential for a smooth transition when you move to Spain, but the process may be different to what you’re used to. Fear not, we've compiled all of the basics.

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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019

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

    April 11, 2024

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • Culture

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021 /

    Domingo de Resurrección, or Easter Sunday, is a very important holiday in Spain and so we’re sharing the information you’ll want to know about how it’s celebrated and how you can get involved.

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    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021 /

    In order to help you understand a bit more about the processions you'll find in Spain during Semana Santa, we have compiled some background information about the major players you'll see in a procession.

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    October 15, 2019

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    January 18, 2018

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020
  • Culture

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021 /

    As we find ourselves still in a global pandemic in 2021, you may be wondering what is actually happening this year in Spain during Semana Santa. Here’s what is (and what’s not) going on.

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    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021
  • Culture

    Semana Santa in Spain

    March 23, 2021 /

    Semana Santa, or the Holy Week leading up to Easter, is a special time in Spain. This is the first post of our series on this holiday and it shares with you some of the basics of Spanish traditions related to Easter.

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    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021 /

    In the fifth episode of our Cómo Aprender Español video series, Dani speaks with Spanish teacher Anabel Fortes about taboo topics that are not usually discuss in the classroom, but that are very important in our real lives.

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    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019
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