Starting a New Tradition Abroad

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

A Gap Year After Graduation

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

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

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

A New Way to Learn (and Teach) English

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

A Return After Two Years Abroad

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

The Wandering Egotist

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The four worst habits of travellers.
A Spanish Fiesta

A Spanish Fiesta

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When celebrations go further than just enjoying libations.

The Four Pillars of Language Learning

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Four tips for learning a new language.
The Informadores

The Informadores

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

Murcia’s Big Beautiful Book of Stone

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

Cabalgata: The Spanish Second Christmas

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

Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

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

Spanish Secrets of Flamenco Dancing

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

13 Highlights To See in Spain

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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.
Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

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

Travel Light: 10 Essential Items

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

The Goods on Teaching English in Europe

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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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