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    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018 /

    Have you every been surprised with how the elderly in Spain appear in daily life? We were a little bit shocked as well and these are our reflections about this difference.

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    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.

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    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    Favorite Places to Eat Out in Granada

    February 6, 2020
  • Confessions,  Culture

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018 /

    The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018 /

    Bullfighting is something that is hard for us to understand as it is something that is tied to the cultures that carry it out. This post is an introduction to history of the activity.

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    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018 /

    We’ve talk about cultural competences before, but how do you integrate them into your daily life? See these five exercises to get your head in the right place for acquiring cultural competences.

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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018 /

    Spain is known for its paella, but how much do you really know about this special dish? Join us as we dive into the this world.

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    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018 /

    Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • Adapting

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018 /

    Being able to bike around a city that you are visiting or living in is a great way to leisurely see the city in addition to an easy transport option. However, every place has its quirks and this is what we think about biking in Spain.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018 /

    In this article we dive deeper into one of potential future benefits of spending time studying in another country: professional benefits cultural competences acquired while abroad.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Who is Pedro Almodóvar

    April 8, 2018

    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

    March 25, 2021
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021
  • Preparing

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018 /

    Have you ever tried to communicate with a Spaniard in English and have them refuse to speak to you? This article dives into our interpretation of why that may be. 

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    The Spanish Civil War: An Introduction

    February 18, 2018

    How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam

    August 6, 2020

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
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