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    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.

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  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

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    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

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  • Culture

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019 /

    Saint James (or Santiago in Spanish) is the Patron Saint to Spain. His “day” is celebrated on the 25th of July. In this post we cover a little bit of the history and celebrations that you will see if you are lucky enough to be in Galicia on this day.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Food

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019 /

    Some of the best parts of travels are the adventures you didn’t plan. Today Dani’s sharing about two happenstance encounters with beer and wine ferias in Spain.

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    April 15, 2021

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

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    June 28, 2021
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    May 6, 2021
  • Adapting,  Food

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019 /

    Not sure how to get your caffeine fix while abroad in Spain? This article will give you the basics of ordering a coffee and help get you started!  

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

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    October 2, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019 /

    If you’re looking for a laidback getaway destination on the Costa del Sol, look no further! Estepona is the perfect place to be.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered if the obsession with soccer (fútbol in Spanish) in Spain was actually as big as it seems from the outside looking in? Read this article to see why we think fútbol is almost like a religion in Spain.

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