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    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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    Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Spain

    December 19, 2024

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019 /

    Are you planning a trip to Spain and wondering if you need travel insurance? Today’s guest writer, Gabriella, answers your questions on who and what is covered by Spain’s free healthcare as well as provides great further resources.

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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    What you need to know about San Sebastián

    September 23, 2018

    What you need to know about Mérida

    October 21, 2018
  • Travel

    Visiting the Alhambra: Everything You Need to Know

    October 31, 2019 /

    The Alhambra is the most visited site in Spain! Have you been? This article dives into everything you’ll want to know when planning a visit, explaining the different areas, tickets, and best times to visit.

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    Visiting the Sierra Nevada: Everything you need to know

    February 25, 2018

    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Granada

    October 29, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to this enchanting Andalusian city, we have everything you need to know about getting there, visiting the Alhambra and other famous sites, how long you should stay, when to visit, and more!

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    Visiting Cazorla Natural Park: Everything You Need to Know

    December 10, 2017

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

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

    April 11, 2024
  • Adapting,  Food

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019 /

    Looking for Spanish to help you at the supermarkets in Spain? This post will introduce you to the basic sections found in most grocery stores and the types of goods you will find there.

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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    October 29, 2020
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

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    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

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    March 23, 2021

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    July 26, 2021
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    October 10, 2019

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    October 12, 2017

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    December 29, 2020
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani)

    January 4, 2018

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018

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    June 22, 2018

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • Travel

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019 /

    Do you wonder where Spaniards go to spend their summer holidays? This post dives into the three most likely trips that you will find you Spanish friends taking during the hottest months of the year.

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    What You Need to Know about the Picos de Europa

    April 15, 2018

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    November 26, 2017

    Visiting Cazorla Natural Park: Everything You Need to Know

    December 10, 2017
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