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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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    February 19, 2019
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

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    October 20, 2022

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

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

    March 16, 2021

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 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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    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 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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    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019
  • 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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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • 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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    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018
  • 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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    April 6, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Granada

    October 29, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Cuenca

    October 15, 2017
  • 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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    November 21, 2019

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    April 4, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020
  • 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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    August 26, 2018

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    August 27, 2019

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    December 31, 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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    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Málaga

    October 20, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018
  • 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020
  • 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: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019
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