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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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    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020
  • 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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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018
  • 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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    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019
  • 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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    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

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    7 things I like about living in Finland

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  • 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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    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019
  • 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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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 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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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 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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    April 11, 2019

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

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  • 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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    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

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

    January 7, 2020
  • 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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    An Introduction to Catalan Politics

    June 23, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Logroño

    June 24, 2018

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021
  • 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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    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

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