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    What You Need to Know Abour Nerja

    May 13, 2018 /

    Nerja is one of the most well-known white villages along the Costa del Sol of Spain and it has plenty to offer. Check out the details to plan your trip here!

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  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018 /

    Spain is known for its paella, but how much do you really know about this special dish? Join us as we dive into the this world.

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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018 /

    Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

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

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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019

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    August 25, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021
  • Culture

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018 /

    Understanding Don Quixote is to understand Spain, one of the greatest novels ever written, and idealism all in one. It sounds like a tall order, but we’ll break it down to the basics in this post.

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    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

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

    April 13, 2018 /

    One of the things that might make you stand out as a foreigner is the way you dress, especially at special occasions. Today Caroline is sharing her tips and tricks for buying a dress for the Feria in Sevilla so you don't stand out so much. 

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    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020
  • Culture

    Who is Pedro Almodóvar

    April 8, 2018 /

    Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar has created an international presence for himself. Check out this article to learn more! 

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    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

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    March 12, 2020

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018 /

    If you're going to be around for the warm months here in Spain, you're definitely going to want to experience a feria or two. Be sure to check out the basics in this article so you know what to expect!

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    May 29, 2018

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018 /

    After a week of hype about Semana Santa here in Spain, we'd like to share some photos and give you a glimpse of what this week was like for Dani.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

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