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    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020 /

    What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.

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    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Expat Life in Madrid

    August 31, 2021
  • Travel

    Day Trips from Madrid

    July 16, 2020 /

    Madrid is an incredibly popular destination in Spain, but if you have extra time you should really get outside the city. Here are ten great day trip recommendations!

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    What you need to know about Bilbao

    October 7, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 2018

    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020
  • Travel

    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020 /

    There are many beautiful places to visit just a quick car/train/bus-ride (or even bike ride!) away from Malaga. Here are 10 of our favorites if you will be spending a long time in the city and looking to branch out.

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    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Gibraltar

    March 24, 2019

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019
  • Travel

    Day Trips from Granada

    July 9, 2020 /

    If you have some extra time while visiting Granada, we highly recommend a day trip to one of these ten destinations.

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    What You Need to Know About Madrid

    July 29, 2018

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    October 7, 2018

    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020
  • Travel

    Traveling to Spain? What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Precautions

    July 2, 2020 /

    Spain has recently opened its borders to international travelers, but tourism will be different this year. Read up on the procedures in place and the rules travelers are required to follow.

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    Claudia’s Travel Style

    September 22, 2017

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019

    Corpus Celebration in Granada

    May 20, 2018
  • Adapting

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020 /

    In recent weeks, there have been a lot of changes in Spain in terms of the approach to de-escalating the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource will help you understand the different phases and current rules.

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019
  • Culture

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020 /

    Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Catalan Politics

    June 23, 2020 /

    Political and cultural questions are always on our minds as we try to understand the Spanish way of life. Check out our introduction to the Independentista movement in Catalonia. 

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    What You Need to Know about Santiago de Compostela

    January 14, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    What You Need to Know About La Alpujarra

    June 22, 2021
  • Preparing

    An Introduction to the History of Catalonia

    June 18, 2020 /

    The history of Spain is fascinating, and the history of Catalonia is equally so. In this article, we dive into a basic overview of the history of Catalonia, touching on some reasons why people look for independence.

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    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    8 things we learned setting up a publishing company in Spain

    March 28, 2024

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020 /

    One of the things we don’t tend to talk about is who/where to go if you are having mental health issues when living or studying abroad This list of resources should help you get started on finding the help you are looking for.

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    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018
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