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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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  • 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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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020
  • 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 Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

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  • 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

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    October 1, 2017

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    October 8, 2017
  • 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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    June 2, 2019
  • 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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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

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

    March 16, 2021
  • 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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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

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    November 27, 2018
  • 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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    June 18, 2019

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    April 7, 2019

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    July 27, 2018
  • 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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  • 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 Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
  • 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 it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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