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    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024 /

    Dear Reba, We’re so excited you’ve decided to visit Valencia, Spain! We love the idea of really taking time to immerse oneself in everything a destination has to offer and we therefore typically recommend having at least a few days to enjoy this charming city. However, we understand that time is often limited and, even if you’re only in Valencia for a stopover between other destinations, you can still see a ton and make the most of your day in Valencia. Today’s guest writer, Eduardo Campestrini, is a travel writer who loves discovering new places in Europe. He has a special interest in Spain and enjoys sharing tips about cities…

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  • How to,  Travel

    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024 /

    Looking to plan a trip to Barcelona but not sure where to begin? Guest writer Andrés Martinez is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner, and he really knows his way around this popular destination. Check out his tips for planning a fully optimized 3-day stay in Barcelona.

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  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Travel

    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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  • Language Learning

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021 /

    Menos mal is a pretty common expression to hear in Spain but do you know what it means or how to use it? Check out this post for more understanding of this expression and examples to put it in context.

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  • How to,  Living Abroad

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about getting your TEFL Certification and going to teach English abroad? If so, this post is for you as our guest writer focuses on different types of teaching jobs and which one might be best for you.

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  • Travel

    An Introduction to Basque Country History

    May 25, 2021 /

    We’ve talked about how much we like the Basque Country before and today we want to dive into this region’s history and some cultural identifiers.

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    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    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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  • 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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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    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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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021 /

    Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.

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  • Living Abroad

    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Claudia ended up abroad, check out this post!

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  • Culture

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020 /

    In many Spanish towns and houses you are more likely to come across a Nativity Scene or a Belén than a Christmas tree. Usually very detailed and well cared for, Belénes form an important part of the holiday traditions across the country.

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