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What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)
Wondering why everyone is so excited for the 30th of May in the Canary Islands? Here we talk about the history behind and the celebrations that take place during the celebration of this region.
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What is the Fiesta de San Isidro?
Are you looking for something to do on the 15th of May in Madrid (and the days leading up to this date)? Well look no further as the festiviites of San Isidro will help you experience some of Madrid’s history and customs!
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Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel
Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.
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Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad
Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.
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The Days of Semana Santa
Have you been hearing about Semana Santa and are curious about what will actually be celebrated the different days? Check out this quick introduction to the days of Semana Santa to help you understand.
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Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks
Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.
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Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post
Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.
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All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison
Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.
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Easy Spanish for Traveling
Will you be traveling in a Spanish-speaking country soon? If so, we recommend you learn (or brush up on) these important expressions for traveling in Spanish. From your flight to the hotel to the sightseeing, we’ve got you covered!
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Traveling with a backpack or suitcase
Are you wondering if you should plan your next trip with a backpack or a suitcase? Check out our considerations for knowing what type of luggage will best fit your travel plans!
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Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know
The Cathedral in Córdoba, also often referred to as La Mezquita, is actually a two-for-one deal as you get to see a proper Catholic cathedral insight a Moorish mosque! It is a site that shouldn’t be missed during your wanderings in Spain.
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An Introduction to Airbnb
Even if you don’t really know what it is or how to use it, you’ve probably heard about Airbnb. While we are not experts, we wanted to share our insight into this platform that feels like it was created to make cheap travel easier.