From Curbside to Cart: Rediscovering U.S. Grocery Culture
I already knew the stereotype about portion sizes in the U.S. compared to Spain, but it hit me in full […]
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Standards and Mannerisms: Spain vs. the U.S.
Disclaimer: Before I get into this, let me just say, this is not me judging or shaming a culture. I’m
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Community in Spain vs. the U.S.: Why Spain Wins Every Time
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since moving to Spain, it’s that community here isn’t something you search for; it’s
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Beaches in the U.S. vs. Beaches in Spain: Why I’m Officially Spoiled
I didn’t grow up near the beach. In fact, the closest one was about an eight-hour drive away. If I
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Mondays Off vs. Fridays Off: The Auxiliar Life Debate
During my first year as an auxiliar, I had Fridays off, and honestly, it felt like I’d hacked the system.
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Expat or Immigrant? My Take After Moving Abroad
I never really thought about what it meant to be an immigrant until I became one. Well, technically, people like
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Function Over Fancy: My Accidental Spanish Evolution
If you told me a few years ago that I’d be the kind of person who keeps limes in an
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Moving Abroad Is Not for the Weak: The Rollercoaster of Growth, Homesickness, and Joy
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past year, it’s this: moving abroad is not for the weak. Not
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The Day I Missed My First ALSA Bus: My Spanish Travel Lesson
So, here’s the thing: I thought I had this all figured out. I ordered my ALSA bus ticket online, saw
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The 5 Stages of Being an Auxiliar in Spain: aka Emotional Olympics Abroad
If you’re an auxiliar de conversación in Spain, welcome to the ride. You’re about to experience more emotional plot twists
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