Semana Santa in Spain: No Eggs, Just Drama, Drums, and Days Off
One of the best surprises about living in Spain as an auxiliar? You get nearly two weeks off for Semana […]
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Bravas & The City: How Valencia Won My Heart (and My Stomach) One Potato at a Time
If love at first bite exists, then Bravas Fest in Valencia was my meet-cute with patatas bravas. Bravas Fest hit
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Wait for It: Life Moves Differently and Slowly Here
Something that hits you pretty quickly after moving to Spain? The pace of life here moves like it just had
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How I Lived in Spain and Forgot to Actually Live in Spain: My Mistake
So, here’s the truth I didn’t want to admit out loud until recently: I wish I had gotten more involved
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Forecast Fail: What I Didn’t Know About Spanish Weather
I really packed up my life and moved to Spain, thinking I was signing up for a year-long vacation. And
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Spain’s Way or the Highway: Learning to Let Go of Control
There’s something about living in Spain that slowly but surely untangles all the knots in your “Type A” brain. At
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Stars, Stripes, and Second Thoughts: What I Miss About America
I didn’t expect to miss America. Like… at all. I mean, I wasn’t storming out of the country with a
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Sirens and Sips: A Culture Shock in Policing
Coming back home after living in Spain has brought plenty of little adjustments, but one that hit me right away?
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Scooters, Smiles, and So Much Love: Gracias, CEIP Sant Pere Apòstol
Dear CEIP Sant Pere Apòstol, I may have walked into your school as an auxiliar, but I walked out with
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Dear Future Auxiliar: This Could Be One of the Best Things You Ever Do
Dear Future Auxiliar, If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve already spiraled through hours of YouTube videos, Reddit
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