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    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021 /

    Antoni Gaudí is perhaps the most prolific architect from Spain. If you’re visiting Barcelona (or a few other places around Cataluña and the rest of Spain) you’ll want to know his story, influences, and legacy!

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    October 12, 2018

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Basque Country History

    May 25, 2021 /

    We’ve talked about how much we like the Basque Country before and today we want to dive into this region’s history and some cultural identifiers.

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    September 23, 2018

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    November 20, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Salamanca

    November 19, 2017
  • Culture

    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021 /

    The pomegranate is considered the symbol of Granada, but do you know why? The history and folklore goe far beyond just a translation. Learn all about the possible connections here.

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    Semana Santa in Spain

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020
  • Preparing

    An Introduction to the History of Catalonia

    June 18, 2020 /

    The history of Spain is fascinating, and the history of Catalonia is equally so. In this article, we dive into a basic overview of the history of Catalonia, touching on some reasons why people look for independence.

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    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018
  • Culture

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020 /

    Federico García Lorca is one of Spain’s most well-known poets and historical figures. If you don’t know him, you’ll want to read more here about his life, works, and politically-motivated assassination.

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

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

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    February 19, 2019

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

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    February 5, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    June 25, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019 /

    Are you curious about who is the Lady of Almudena, the female patron saint of Madrid, Spain? Well look no further as we dive into her story in this article today.

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  • Living Abroad in Finland,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Helsinki

    June 9, 2019 /

    Wondering about Helsinki in Finland and why you should visit (hint, you should!)? Check out this article for our top tips on what to see and what traditional pastry to try!

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  • Travel

    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019 /

    Wondering why everyone is so excited for the 30th of May in the Canary Islands? Here we talk about the history behind and the celebrations that take place during the celebration of this region.

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    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019

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    August 24, 2018

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    August 20, 2017
  • Culture,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019 /

    If you’ve never heard of Cáceres, you’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean this Extremaduran city shouldn’t make your travel list. Let us show you some of the wonders this World Heritage Site has to offer.

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    March 25, 2021

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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
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