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    Traveling with a little one under 6 months

    August 22, 2024 /

    Dear Jim, Before our little one hits the six month mark we will have traveled together by car, train, tram, and plane (plus a short ferry ride). For me, living far away from my family, having this flexibility to move around has meant a lot because it means we can connect more easily with loved ones. Even within Finland, being willing to test out traveling options has been really beneficial for our ability to have tiny adventures around people and events that are important to us. Traveling with such a small person can feel daunting, especially if the day-to-day tasks are already feeling like a lot. At the same time,…

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    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024 /

    Dear Tony, Today on the blog we welcome Andrés Martinez to share his tips for visiting Madrid. Andrés is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner. He has traveled to 100+ cities in Europe (50+ of them in Spain) and has 8+ years of experience in Product and Tech across Mastercard, Deloitte, and the startup space (Speakspots, Aiia). From solo, to couple, to baby-friendly trips, he has tried it all in terms of travel formats. After having experienced dozens of issues while traveling (due to bad planning or lack of time), he is now driven to create the ultimate AI travel planning tool to…

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    Los Miradores – Six Highly Recommended Viewpoints in Granada

    November 16, 2021 /

    There are tons of beautiful lookouts, or miradores, in Granada. Here are six of our favorites, three traditional options and three alternative options, that we would recommend checking out while visiting this Andalusian city.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021 /

    Whether you’ll be in Spain for a short or long time, there’s a good chance you’ll need to ask for directions. Check out this guide with tons of tips, vocab, and things you should know.

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    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021 /

    Periods are something that will happen no matter where you are in the world yet they can feel strange when traveling or living abroad. In this post we dive into what you want to know about handling your period while in Spain.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021 /

    Coffee is important for people around the world. However, how we celebrate coffee is different. Today we are diving into the coffee culture in Spain with a short video explaining the main things you should know.

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    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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    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021 /

    The pomegranate is considered the symbol of Granada, but do you know why? The history and folklore goe far beyond just a translation. Learn all about the possible connections here.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

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

    February 25, 2021 /

    If you’ve been in Spain for awhile now, you might have heard the expression “Tirar la casa por la ventana” but what does it mean? In this post we dive into the details and share two examples to help you learn.

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    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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  • Preparing

    Five Reasons You Should Have an International Experience

    January 5, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about if you should go abroad or not? We think you should take the plunge and give it a go! Here is Claudia's take on having an international experience.

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    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

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    Check out this fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad―intercambios or language exchanges! 

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