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Confessions: I am a Serial Friender
Making friends everywhere you go is hard! That's why I would consider myself to be a serial friender. What does that mean? Check out this article to see!
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Martes 13
Did you know that today (Tuesday the 13th) is the equivalent to Friday the 13th back home? Learn about martes 13 and how it came to be in this post!
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What You Need to Know about Valladolid
Looking for a unique destination full of history, architecture, and one of the oldest universities in the world? Don't underestimate the capital of Castilla y León—Valladolid!
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Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time
Sometimes living abroad comes with more unstructured time than you're used to. In order to help you make the most of this opportunity, I'm sharing six strategies that I've been using to improve my time management.
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What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?
Did you know it's almost time for Carnaval? If you weren't aware, you're definitely going to want to check out our overview of one of Spain's most popular festivals. Get your costume ready!
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How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English
When you've been doing everything you can to improve and practice your Spanish, it can be really disheartening and frustrating when others switch to English in order to engage with you. However, it's not always personal! For our insights and tips
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How to: Survive Without a Dryer
Have you been feeling like not having a dryer is really throwing off your clothes-washing process? Don't worry, we've all been there but have picked up some tips along the way to help you adapt to the Spanish way, tenderos and all!
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What You Need to Know about Ronda
Whether it is a rushed two hours or a whole weekend, Ronda is a must-see in Andalucía. We recommend a day to enjoy it all! Check out our tips!
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What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!
Vale is a word you will hear all the time once you get to Spain but did they cover it in your Spanish class? Check out what it means in this article.
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How to: Volunteer in Spain
Have you thought about how you will make an impact on your new community. Check out this article for Claudia's tips on how to volunteer when abroad in Spain!
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Using a Shower in Spain
You may think that showering is pretty straightforward, regardless of the country you are in. But there are a few things you find different in Spain (and Europe in general).
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What You Need to Know about Valencia
This week we are heading to the coast to Valencia. Have you been? Have you tried their traditional food (hint, paella is originally from Valencia). Check out our recommendations and tips!


































