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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019 /

    It seems like coffee has an important role to play all around the world. However, we have experience of living the importance of coffee in Spain. Are you interested in finding out what we have personally discovered…?

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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    The Signficance of Pomegranates in Granada

    March 11, 2021

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered if the obsession with soccer (fútbol in Spanish) in Spain was actually as big as it seems from the outside looking in? Read this article to see why we think fútbol is almost like a religion in Spain.

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    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018
  • Food,  Preparing

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019 /

    Do you know the difference between jamón ibérico, jamón serrano, and jamón de bellota? If not, don’t worry—we’re answering all your beginner’s questions for understanding Spain’s cured ham culture.

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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018
  • Travel

    What is the Fiesta de San Isidro?

    May 12, 2019 /

    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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    What You Should Know About Murcia

    March 10, 2019

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018

    What You Need to Know About La Alpujarra

    June 22, 2021
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    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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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021

    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    July 15, 2021

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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    July 7, 2019
  • Culture

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019 /

    Many people are familiar with the Semana Santa processions that take place during the week before Easter in Spain but what do you know about the groups that organize them? Today we’re taking a look at cofradías.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017
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