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
A Little Disclaimer Before We Begin: Before you read about this, just know that I may have romanticized things a little
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Respecting Our Elders: What Spain Gets Right
One thing I’ve really started to notice in my daily life here in Spain is how much people genuinely respect
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Planes, Trains, and Buses: My Honest Thoughts on Getting Around Spain
Let’s talk about transportation in Spain, because trust me, you’ll use it a lot. Whether you’re hopping from city to
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