Adios Madrid: A Year in the Spanish Capital vs. Spanish Village
One year ago, I said goodbye to the tiny farming village of Fregenal de la Sierra, my first home in Spain. Needless to say, reflecting on
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Spanish Slang You Won’t Learn from School
When I moved to Spain, I thought I knew Spanish. Boy was I wrong. Little did I know, my teaching program was sending me
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(Not So) Epic Surfing in San Sebastian
Well kids…surfing is hard. Like, really, really hard. I took a whack at it for the first time in where else, but Spain’s surfer haven:
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San Sebastian as Told by a Rainy Pintxo
If you ask me to pick three words to describe the picture-perfect, gorgeous Basque city of San Sebastian, it would go somethin’ like
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#FridayFinds: Yes, Amazing Italian Food in Madrid Does Exist!
Secret’s out: I’m a Jersey Girl. Growing up between NYC and Dirty Jers’, I got some serious needs. And those needs are… real
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#FridayFinds: CASABASE, Madrid’s Best Sandwiches and Breads (Finally!)
#FridayFinds DISCLAIMER: This might be controversial to some Spaniards out there. Prepare yo’selves. Dearest diary, I have a confession. I love Spain, but
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9 Misconceptions the World Has About Spain
Alright everyone. It’s time to clear some things up. Two years into my life in Spain, and I can’t even begin to tell
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#FridayFinds: Mama Campo, Eco-Food Right from your Madrileña Mama’s Garden
It’s time to do some spring cleaning! And no, I don’t mean in the closet-overflowing-with-shoes sense. (Well, maybe that too…) However, I’m talking
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#FridayFinds: Vegetarian Tapas in Madrid So Good, You Might Turn Veggie
“I can’t believe it’s not meat!” -My Carnivorous Friend. #FridayFinds PSA: Calling all vegetarians, vegans, veggie lovers, or just anyone who likes awesome
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#FridayFinds Valentine’s Day Edition: Madrid’s Perfect First Date Spot
Ahhhh, V-Day. Love is in the airrrrr!!! Well, maybe. If you don’t eff up the first date. Ohhh, first dates. A universal phenomenon of
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