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  • Food,  How to

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021 /

    Whether you’re a lover of Spanish cuisine or looking to try the Mediterranean food for the first time, this how-to guide for creating a Spanish tapas-inspired snack night or picnic is for you!

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  • Balance,  Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021 /

    Sometimes, living abroad can make you feel like your "two selves" are always at odds. However, it's important to reflect and embrace that maybe that's just the person you are! These are Dani’s thoughts over the past four years.

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  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021 /

    In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.

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  • Language Learning

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Pensar en Español

    April 25, 2021 /

    In the sixth episode of Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos, Claudia talks with Guada from Spanish with Guada about why it is important to think in Spanish as well as some top tips for being able to do so.

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  • Food,  Preparing

    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

    April 15, 2021 /

    Tortilla de patatas is a Spanish classic but what is the history behind it and how can you make one at home? This article helps you understand one of Spain’s most popular dishes and includes our favorite recipe.

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  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021 /

    Being Black can impact your living abroad and traveling experiences in Spain. While we are not experts when it comes to this topic, we have interviewed someone who is. In this interview we talk with Somto of the Somto Seeks blog about being a Black traveler and expat.

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  • Culture

    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021 /

    Domingo de Resurrección, or Easter Sunday, is a very important holiday in Spain and so we’re sharing the information you’ll want to know about how it’s celebrated and how you can get involved.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021 /

    In order to help you understand a bit more about the processions you'll find in Spain during Semana Santa, we have compiled some background information about the major players you'll see in a procession.

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  • Culture

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021 /

    As we find ourselves still in a global pandemic in 2021, you may be wondering what is actually happening this year in Spain during Semana Santa. Here’s what is (and what’s not) going on.

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  • Culture

    Semana Santa in Spain

    March 23, 2021 /

    Semana Santa, or the Holy Week leading up to Easter, is a special time in Spain. This is the first post of our series on this holiday and it shares with you some of the basics of Spanish traditions related to Easter.

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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021 /

    In the fifth episode of our Cómo Aprender Español video series, Dani speaks with Spanish teacher Anabel Fortes about taboo topics that are not usually discuss in the classroom, but that are very important in our real lives.

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