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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    March 19, 2020

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    December 5, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019 /

    The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!

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

    October 2, 2018

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • Culture

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019 /

    The Catholic Monarchs or the Reyes Católicos in Spanish are key players in the history of Spain as we know it. Here we’ve put together a simple introduction to who they are and what they did.

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    Martes 13

    February 13, 2018

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019 /

    With so many local festivals in Spain, it is sometimes hard to keep track of what each one means. Today we are diving into one of the most important holidays in southern Spain: Día de Andalucía.

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    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • Culture

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018 /

    We’ve told you an awful lot about this festive time of year, but a picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy this more visual representation and insights into Spain at Christmas time.

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    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019
  • Travel

    What you should know about Lanjarón

    September 9, 2018 /

    Lanjaron is the perfect escape to a cute little mountain town just a quick trip from Granada! Plan a day trip keeping these insider tips in mind!

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    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • Travel

    What is Al-Andalus?

    September 2, 2018 /

    Al-Andalus is the Muslim rule of the territory of modern day Spain. The kingdoms that made up the region made such an influence that we can clearly see their mark to this day.

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    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018

    What to See in Lisbon

    August 13, 2017
  • Travel

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018 /

    Beach weather in Spain is the best weather in Spain! But with so many beaches to choose from you’re going to want to consider the pros and cons of each type. Let’s wander the the waves together.

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    November 25, 2018

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    May 27, 2018

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    October 3, 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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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 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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    December 5, 2019

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    September 8, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
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