Starting a New Tradition Abroad

Displaced during the holidays, Sagan finds new reasons—and ways—to celebrate
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A Gap Year After Graduation

A Gap Year After Graduation

Jared discovers that working in Spain is more than just a great excuse to eat tapas.
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At Home in Madrids Shady Side of Town

At Home in Madrid's "Shady" Side of Town

In Lavapiés neighborhood, considered dodgy by some, Sagan Pope discovers a wealth of world culture in her new stomping grounds.
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A New Way to Learn (and Teach) English

A New Way to Learn (and Teach) English

Teaching English through physical education.
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A Return After Two Years Abroad

A Return After Two Years Abroad

Reverse culture shock hits Sagan on a trip back home.
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The Wandering Egotist

The Wandering Egotist

The four worst habits of travellers.
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A Spanish Fiesta

A Spanish Fiesta

When celebrations go further than just enjoying libations.
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The Four Pillars of Language Learning

Four tips for learning a new language.
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The Informadores

The Informadores

Living under the watchful eye of Murcia's informadores.
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Murcia’s Big Beautiful Book of Stone

Murcia’s Big Beautiful Book of Stone

An inside look at the Spanish city's cathedral.
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Cabalgata: The Spanish Second Christmas

Cabalgata: The Spanish Second Christmas

Andrew learns how cultural bias can shape overseas experiences.
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Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

The benefits of settling down in an unlikely destination to teach English.
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Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

Anyone can learn to dance flamenco. It just depends on how easily you can put aside your pride.
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13 Highlights To See in Spain

13 Highlights To See in Spain

Fantastic architecture, crazy festivals, spectacular landscapes. Here are a few of our favourite regional highlights. But don't just take our word for it—stay for a while and find some of your own.
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Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
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Travel Light: 10 Essential Items

Travel Light: 10 Essential Items

Tired of schlepping dead weight across the planet? Albert Koehl packs only ten things.
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The Goods on Teaching English in Europe

The Goods on Teaching English in Europe

Europe may be the School of Hard Knocks for ESL teachers, but Troy Nahumko has some tricks to ease the trade.
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