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    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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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
  • 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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    January 19, 2021
  • 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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    My Experience at a Play in Spain

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

    April 5, 2020

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

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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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    May 14, 2020
  • 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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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018
  • 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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    May 22, 2018

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    August 3, 2018

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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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    September 28, 2018

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    July 15, 2017

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    March 11, 2018
  • 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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    September 15, 2019

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    July 18, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Study Abroad

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

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