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    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026 /

    Guest writer and photographer in Spain, Julia, shares all of her tips on how to make a family photo session with a toddler successful. Learn why shorter sessions return the best photos and what parents can do to create a positive experience for all.

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    April 9, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa

    April 4, 2026 /

    Thinking about moving to Spain as a Latin American citizen? This is guest writer, Alejandra's real timeline, visa comparison process, legal consultations, financial planning, and step-by-step strategy using the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa.

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

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  • Culture,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026 /

    Guest writer, Anthony, shares all the insider tips he's learned about being a NALCAP (auxiliares) teacher in The Basque Country (also known as País Vasco, also known as Euskadi).

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  • How to,  Language Learning,  Thriving

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025 /

    In this blog post, guest writer Jennifer of Bueno Spanish shares about rich encoding techniques, an approach to language learning that will help you acquire new vocabulary more easily and effectively. Use her tactical tips to improve your Spanish fluency wherever you live!

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  • Culture,  How to,  Travel

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024 /

    Dear Reba, We’re so excited you’ve decided to visit Valencia, Spain! We love the idea of really taking time to immerse oneself in everything a destination has to offer and we therefore typically recommend having at least a few days to enjoy this charming city. However, we understand that time is often limited and, even if you’re only in Valencia for a stopover between other destinations, you can still see a ton and make the most of your day in Valencia. Today’s guest writer, Eduardo Campestrini, is a travel writer who loves discovering new places in Europe. He has a special interest in Spain and enjoys sharing tips about cities…

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  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024 /

    Guest writer Camilla Quintana walks you through the steps she uses with her clients to help them feel more empowered and in control of their path and story. With her thoughtful insights, you too can embrace your empowered expat woman.

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  • How to,  Language Learning

    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024 /

    Watching TV and movies can be an exciting and effective way to learn Spanish, making language learning more accessible than ever. However, many language learners often stumble upon common mistakes that hinder their progress. In today's guest post, Milena walks you through 12 of the main errors and how you can avoid them.

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    November 2, 2021

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    July 30, 2019
  • How to,  Travel

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

    April 11, 2024 /

    Dear Tony, Today on the blog we welcome Andrés Martinez to share his tips for visiting Madrid. Andrés is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner. He has traveled to 100+ cities in Europe (50+ of them in Spain) and has 8+ years of experience in Product and Tech across Mastercard, Deloitte, and the startup space (Speakspots, Aiia). From solo, to couple, to baby-friendly trips, he has tried it all in terms of travel formats. After having experienced dozens of issues while traveling (due to bad planning or lack of time), he is now driven to create the ultimate AI travel planning tool to…

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    November 3, 2020

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024 /

    Dear Rafa, Today on the blog we are sharing with you a blog post from Marta Fernández, a native Spanish teacher and coach. After experiencing the cultural and linguistic barriers for over a decade as an expat in Bristol, UK, she returned to Madrid with the mission of helping expat women to communicate, integrate and feel connected in Spain. She provides language and cultural teaching and coaching to minimize the effects of the cultural shock and facilitate a smooth transition to Spain. You can find more about Marta on her website: https://spanishflowschool.com/ Or her Instagram: @marta.spanish.teacher And with that, we hope you enjoy this article about language learning, we know we…

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  • How to,  Travel

    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024 /

    Looking to plan a trip to Barcelona but not sure where to begin? Guest writer Andrés Martinez is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner, and he really knows his way around this popular destination. Check out his tips for planning a fully optimized 3-day stay in Barcelona.

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

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  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024 /

    Moving abroad is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Guest writer John Harvey knows that the thrill of a beginning often goes hand-in-hand with the overwhelming task of settling into a new environment. Check out his eight tips for not only surviving, but thriving, during your first year abroad.

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  • Culture,  Expat Life in Spain,  Food

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023 /

    Today on the blog we welcome Helen Ruiz to talk about Spanish wine regions. Helen Ruiz is a lover of all things wine and all things Spain. Born to a Mexican-Spanish couple in San Diego, she became interested in her roots from a young age. She used to alternate spending her summers between Mexico and Spain, visiting her large families in both countries. After college, she spent a year living in Spain and learning all about its winemaking traditions as this was the path she had decided to follow in life. Nowadays, she runs a wine bar in San Diego with an extensive Spanish wine selection, and is the second…

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