No Plans, Just People: The Magic of Running Into Someone
There’s something magical about bumping into people on the street. Not like, oops, sorry, didn’t see you there, bump. I […]
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New City, Same Region: What It’s Like Starting Over (Again) as an Auxiliar
Let’s talk about something we don’t always talk about enough: what it really feels like to move to a new
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Bureaucracy in Spain: A Test of Patience, Pens, and Personal Growth
Before moving to Spain, I’d heard the whispers, the rumors, the “bring copies of everything, twice!” warnings. And like most
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Spain Said: Season Lightly, Love Deeply
Let me just say this before anyone comes for me: I love Spain. The food is fresh, the olive oil
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Food Is Just… Food: Why Spain Doesn’t Obsess Over Diets Like the U.S. Does
One of the first things I noticed about Spanish food culture, besides the fact that every dish is basically blessed
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My First Impression of the Food in Spain: Guilt-Free, Full, and Actually Loved
Before I moved to Spain, food and I had a complicated relationship. I grew up with fried everything, oversized portions,
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Let’s Talk Farmacia Magic: My Favorite Kind of Culture Shock
If you know me, you know I don’t usually talk about ailments online (we are not that kind of blog),
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Doctor’s Orders: What Getting Sick in Spain Taught Me About Healthcare, Pharmacies, and Chill Diagnoses
Let me just start by saying this: getting sick abroad hits different. It’s not just the cough or the sore
Crack an Egg on Your Forehead: Welcome to Easter Monday in Valencia
Every year, right after the solemn tones of Semana Santa fade out, Valencia does what it does best: it brings
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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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