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November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Tips

How much will Brits have to pay for ETIAS to travel to Spain after 2022?

While some Brits seem to be panicking about traveling to Spain and the cost for ETIAS — the visa-waiver system every Brit […]

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November 18, 2021December 27, 2021Tips

What does Guay mean in Spanish? Spaniards use this slang term all the time

If you spend more than about 15 minutes in Spain, you will eventually hear a Spaniard use the word ‘Guay’. A slang […]

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June 6, 2021June 6, 2021Tips

What does hasta luego mean in Spanish? Say goodbye the way people in Spain do it

If you are in Spain for more than a few minutes, you will eventually hear a Spaniard say ‘Hasta luego’. If you […]

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June 6, 2021Tips

What does feliz cumpleaños mean in Spanish? Did you just get older?

If you spend enough time in Spain, at some point you will hear a Spaniard say the phrase ¡feliz cumpleaños! If you […]

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January 4, 2021January 5, 2021Tips

Why you should buy a retirement home in Spain — apartment or villa

If you are considering retiring overseas, and Europe is one of the areas of the world you are looking at, buying a […]

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January 1, 2021January 5, 2021Tips

How to Get a Job Teaching English (EFL) in Spain

Teaching English or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) is popular with westerners who either want to spend a short time living […]

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May 19, 2020January 5, 2021Tips

What is an Intercambio and Can They Help You Learn Spanish?

What is an Intercambio? If you have been in Spain for a while and are still struggling to learn the language, you […]

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April 20, 2020April 21, 2020Tips

Why is Spain still one of the best countries to retire to in 2020 and beyond?

Special Note: While Spain is currently in the midst of dealing with the coronavirus, the country will bounce back as soon as […]

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March 15, 2020June 30, 2020Tips

What is it like being in lockdown in Spain? Where can you go? What can you do?

With the Spanish government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announcing a lockdown of the entire country due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) on […]

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February 29, 2020July 2, 2020Tips

9 things you should not do in Spain if you don’t want to offend the Spanish

When you first come to Spain, whether for a quick holiday or a move here, there are some things you really should […]

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December 18, 2019March 7, 2020Tips

What does the Spanish word Tío/Tía or plural Tíos mean in English?

If you have spent any time talking to Spaniards in Spain, at some point someone has probably called you tío or tía […]

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September 18, 2019March 3, 2020Tips

What does the Spanish word ‘Vale’ mean, and when do you use it?

If you have spent some time in Spain, or have just moved here and are trying to learn the language, you have […]

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June 23, 2018March 9, 2020Tips

What To See While Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain

In the last few decades, walking the Camino de Santiago has become more and more popular. Tens of thousands of people now […]

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May 17, 2016March 3, 2020Tips

How To Ask For Help in Spanish in an Emergency

If you spend enough time in Spain, at some point you may find you need to ask for help. After all, we […]

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May 17, 2016March 3, 2020Tips

What Does Mija Mean in English? What Does Mijo Mean?

If you have spent time on holiday in Spain, or have recently moved here, you have probably heard the Spanish using the […]

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July 23, 2015March 9, 2020Tips

Best Place To See a Flamenco Show in Barcelona: Los Tarantos Barcelona (Video)

Many visitors to Barcelona, Spain want to be able to see flamenco while they are in the city. After all, it is […]

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July 20, 2015Tips

Terra Cotta Pots and Planters in Spain Make a Garden or Balcony Look Beautiful

One of the things I’ve really enjoyed since I moved to Spain is gardening. I’ve never been much of a gardener, but […]

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July 20, 2015March 3, 2020Tips

Senior Citizen Discounts in Spain For Those 65 or Older Are a Great Way to Save Money

Senior citizen discounts in Spain can make living or holidaying there even cheaper I just got back from a month’s vacation in […]

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July 11, 2015Tips

How to Cure Acne with Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Spain – Cheap and Effective

When you first mention to someone extra virgin olive oil can be a cure for acne, you’ll usually get a blank stare […]

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February 11, 2015March 3, 2020Tips

What Clothing To Pack For a Winter Trip to Spain

I have been living in Asia for a few months and am now starting to pack for a six week trip back […]

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