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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021 /

    Once you arrive in Spain, you are sure to hear "no pasa nada" all of the time. But like so many useful expressions, the real meaning of no pasa nada can be difficult to grasp. That's why we'd like to share our insights on what it means.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021 /

    The way Europeans view smoking is stereotypically different than Americans. Check out this article to see what we think about Spanish smoking styles and what you should know if moving abroad to Spain .

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  • Adapting,  Food

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021 /

    Breakfasts all over the world are different―from foods to drinks, you might not expect what you will find in Spain but we have you covered with this quick guide to Spanish breakfasts to help you!

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

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    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

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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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    July 2, 2019
  • 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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    July 5, 2018
  • 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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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

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

    March 16, 2021 /

    Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.

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

    October 2, 2018

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    July 23, 2019

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021 /

    Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).

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    May 12, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Dani ended up abroad, check out this post!

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  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021 /

    Fitting everything you need for multiple months abraod into just one suitcase and a carry-on may seem impossible. However, we assure you it will not be if you keep these tips of what to bring and what to leave in mind.

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  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Why should I study abroad anyway?

    January 12, 2021 /

    If you’re considering studying abroad but feel uncertain it's right for you, we’ve got five great reasons you should do it! Lots of lessons learned and insights shared from Dani’s personal experience. Check it out!

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  • Living Abroad

    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Claudia ended up abroad, check out this post!

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