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    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019 /

    Are you wondering what Día de San José is and what tie it has to Father’s Day? Well look no further as we dive into this celebration today!

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  • Travel

    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019 /

    March 1st is Día de las Islas Baleares, or Balearic Day, the official celebration of the Balearic Islands and their diverse heritage. Read more about the history and traditions of this special day.

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  • Culture

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019 /

    Happy día de Reyes! Do you know what that means or are you just wondering what is going on in Spain on the 6th of January? Here we are diving into how Spaniards celebrate the Epiphany.

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  • Culture

    Televised New Year’s Eve Program in Spain

    December 30, 2018 /

    New Years Eve (Nochevieja) is a special time of year in Spain when most will actually stay home and have dinner with their family, accompanied by a very important televised New Year’s Eve program.

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  • Culture

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018 /

    We’ve told you an awful lot about this festive time of year, but a picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy this more visual representation and insights into Spain at Christmas time.

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  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018 /

    Hosting the holidays is a big responsibility wherever you are, but it can be extra intimidating if you’ll be doing it for the first time while abroad! Dani dishes on her honest-to-goodness feelings about this and shares some tips as well.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018 /

    Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018 /

    Planning a summer getaway to Spain? Make sure to keep in mind that all but the largest cities shut down a bit during these months—especially August. Wondering what to expect?

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  • Culture,  Travel

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018 /

    You’ve probably heard of the running of the bulls, but do you know the most famous celebration of them?? Sanfermines is a celebration held in mid July in Pamplona where people come from all over the world to participate.

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  • Confessions,  Culture

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018 /

    The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.

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  • Travel

    Corpus Celebration in Granada

    May 20, 2018 /

    In the mood for a typical Andalusian feria—why not give Granada’s Corpus celebration further consideration? We’ve got the most important basics and pro-tips you need to know!

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    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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