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    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020 /

    There are SO many delicious Spanish dishes you should try but if you only have time to prioritize a few make it these five!

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

    April 5, 2020

    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020
  • 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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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020
  • 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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    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • 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 7, 2019
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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021
  • 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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    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018

    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    March 31, 2019

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

    December 5, 2019
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