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    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019 /

    Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

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

    February 14, 2026
  • Travel

    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019 /

    The Cathedral in Córdoba, also often referred to as La Mezquita, is actually a two-for-one deal as you get to see a proper Catholic cathedral insight a Moorish mosque! It is a site that shouldn’t be missed during your wanderings in Spain.

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    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020

    Visiting the The Sagrada Familia: Everything You Need to Know

    July 15, 2018

    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018
  • Travel

    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019 /

    March 1st is Día de las Islas Baleares, or Balearic Day, the official celebration of the Balearic Islands and their diverse heritage. Read more about the history and traditions of this special day.

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    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017

    What you need to know about Mérida

    October 21, 2018

    Visit Spain: Andalucía

    February 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019 /

    With so many local festivals in Spain, it is sometimes hard to keep track of what each one means. Today we are diving into one of the most important holidays in southern Spain: Día de Andalucía.

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    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

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    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

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    August 18, 2020

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    October 6, 2017
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Travel

    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019 /

    This ‘castle’ is really more of an outdoor wonderland built in homage to Christopher Columbus and his explorations. The perfect hour-long outing for travelers of any age on the southern (Costa de Sol) coast!

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    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Wine

    January 8, 2019 /

    Today we are bringing you a beginner’s guide to Spanish wine with the hope that you will be inspired to get out there and try a glass or two (and report back to us with your favorites!).

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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019
  • Culture

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018 /

    New Years Eve (Nochevieja) is a special time of year in Spain when most will actually stay home and have dinner with their family, accompanied by a very important televised New Year’s Eve program.

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    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019
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