If you had told me a year ago that I would be standing in the streets of Valencia, surrounded by […]
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January 6th holds a special place in the hearts of Spaniards, and after experiencing this day firsthand, I can see
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Growing up in the U.S., losing a tooth was always a big deal. It wasn’t just about the excitement of
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I’ve written about classroom chaos before, but honestly, it deserves another deep dive because the level of disorder is something
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I’ve talked about the bureaucracy before, but it’s worth mentioning again because, honestly, every expat I know can relate. The
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Spain runs on its own time. Before moving here, I thought I understood what “late” meant. You know, a dinner
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One of the most beautiful things about life in Spain is the way friendships and social interactions are woven into
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I can only speak from my own experience, but when it comes to work-life balance in Spain, I’ll be honest:
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Grocery shopping in Spain has been a big adjustment for me. Back home, I used to shop every two weeks,
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I’ll do my best to articulate what everyday life here in Spain is like, but honestly, I could just take
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