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  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    November 17, 2020

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Culture

    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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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018
  • 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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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017
  • 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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    September 8, 2020

    When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer in Spain? (It Depends Who You Are and Who You Ask)

    September 26, 2026

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017
  • 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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    October 5, 2021

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019
  • 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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    Favorite Places to Eat Out in Granada

    February 6, 2020

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    July 16, 2019

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • 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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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    Visiting the The Sagrada Familia: Everything You Need to Know

    July 15, 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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    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 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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    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 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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    February 16, 2023

    Indie Books You Should Read

    August 17, 2023

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 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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    October 13, 2020

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    July 16, 2019

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
  • 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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    March 26, 2019
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Sincerely, Spain

We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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