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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    August 18, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

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    June 10, 2021
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    An Introduction: Pablo Picasso

    January 7, 2018

    Martes 13

    February 13, 2018
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017
  • Culture,  Thriving

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

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

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    March 25, 2021

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    November 14, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019 /

    Are you planning a trip to Spain and wondering if you need travel insurance? Today’s guest writer, Gabriella, answers your questions on who and what is covered by Spain’s free healthcare as well as provides great further resources.

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    Los Miradores – Six Highly Recommended Viewpoints in Granada

    November 16, 2021

    What you need to know about Tarragona

    September 16, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Ávila

    August 27, 2017
  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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    October 2, 2018

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    December 5, 2019

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021
  • 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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    December 31, 2020

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

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    January 12, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

    December 14, 2023
  • Travel

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

    November 25, 2018 /

    Visiting places like Barcelona are directly impacted by who’s viewpoint you are seeing the city from. Today we are visiting they city with a self-described magic artist who grew up in the area! Join us.

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    July 24, 2018

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    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021
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