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    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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    July 7, 2019

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    January 7, 2020
  • 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: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
  • 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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    May 19, 2020

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    December 13, 2021
  • 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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    July 24, 2018

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

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    March 16, 2023

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
  • 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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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

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    December 28, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

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    October 12, 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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    December 15, 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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  • 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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    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

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    October 24, 2017

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    November 5, 2019
  • 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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  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021 /

    Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
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