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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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    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Martes 13

    February 13, 2018
  • 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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    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018

    What You Need to Know Abour Nerja

    May 13, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Mallorca

    July 20, 2021
  • 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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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018

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

    November 14, 2019
  • 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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    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019
  • 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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    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 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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    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019
  • 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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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018
  • 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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    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Traditions: Bélenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 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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    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018
  • 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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    January 17, 2023
  • 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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    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020

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    June 23, 2020

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  • 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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    May 18, 2021

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    August 21, 2018

    Traditions: Bélenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020
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