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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Travel

    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019 /

    The celebration of San Juan in Alicante is called Las Hogueras (Les Fogueres in the local language) and is a festival full of food, fun, firecrackers, artwork, and the ceremonious destruction of said artwork. You’re gonna want to check this one out!

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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  • How to,  Preparing

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019 /

    Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.

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  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Deciding where to study a degree or masters abroad

    June 4, 2019 /

    Are you considering doing your degree or master’s program abroad but are not sure how to chose where to study? Check out this article for some main points that you should consider.

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  • Travel

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019 /

    Considering renting a boat for your next AirBnB? We’ve compiled the pros, cons, and other points of intrigue you’re going to want to know beforehand. Check it out!

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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