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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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    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

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    April 8, 2018

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    January 30, 2020
  • 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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    October 1, 2020

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021
  • 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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    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    Dani’s Travel Style

    September 19, 2017
  • 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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    Day Trips from Madrid

    July 16, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 2018

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    November 20, 2018
  • 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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    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018

    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019

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

    November 25, 2018
  • 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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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020
  • 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

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    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 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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    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 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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    September 1, 2020

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    March 12, 2020

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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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 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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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021
  • 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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    January 30, 2020

    Visit Spain: Andalucía

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