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    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019 /

    Wondering why everyone is so excited for the 30th of May in the Canary Islands? Here we talk about the history behind and the celebrations that take place during the celebration of this region.

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  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019 /

    Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.

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    April 7, 2020

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

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    March 8, 2018

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
  • Food,  Preparing

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019 /

    Do you know the difference between jamón ibérico, jamón serrano, and jamón de bellota? If not, don’t worry—we’re answering all your beginner’s questions for understanding Spain’s cured ham culture.

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

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    November 17, 2020

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    February 4, 2020
  • Travel

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019 /

    Looking for a white village and sandy beaches to visit for the day? Maybe even an adventure into history at the local caves? Look no further, Nerja’s calling…

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019 /

    Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country and need to brush up on some Spanish before you head out for dinner tonight? We’ve got you covered!

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    October 13, 2020

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    October 26, 2018

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    February 11, 2020

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    October 3, 2019

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  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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  • Adapting,  How to

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

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    December 19, 2017

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  • Culture

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019 /

    Have you been hearing about Semana Santa and are curious about what will actually be celebrated the different days? Check out this quick introduction to the days of Semana Santa to help you understand.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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