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Spanish Regions 101
Having a hard time locating Murcia on the map? Do you often confuse Cantabria with Cataluña? Still don’t know what language the people in Galicia speak? Well, now you won’t need to grab your Smartphone...
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Shopping Envy, Spain’s Shopping Trolley Culture
Moving to Spain, there will be lots of cultural changes. In Andalucia we have flamenco, duende, festivos, ferias and shopping trolleys! The two wheeled long handled variety that no shopper can live...
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Top Weekend Getaways in Spain
As you´ve probably already noticed, one of the best things about living in Spain is that it´s a small but rich and varied country. Wherever you live, you can hop into your car, take the AVE or a short...
View ArticleHow to Find Work in Spain
Spain is slowly clawing its way back from a crippling financial crisis and is experiencing surges in several sectors, even encouraging entrepreneurs to set up shop in Iberia.It’s a common misconception...
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Staying Fit on Vacation
If you like to eat well, you´ve probably already discovered another interesting fact about Spain: it´s very hard to stay fit, especially while on vacation. Even Spaniards gain at least 3 kilos every...
View ArticleDiscover who got to meet Marc Gasol!
After completing his seventh season in the NBA, Marc Gasol renewed his contract with Caser Seguros “seeing it as an opportunity to build on his strengths of leadership, teamwork, quality and results.”...
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Getting to and from Spain
“Spain is different” is usually a polite way to relate how unusual, unique and perhaps how charmingly backward it is compared to other civilized countries around the globe. But Spain has come a long...
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Things to Know When Driving in Spain
Never driven in Spain before? Running on empty and afraid the gas stations will be closed for siesta? Not sure what the speed limits are or what documentation is required to drive in Spain? Wondering...
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The Jamon Bible: The guide to different types of Spanish Hams
By now, you might feel overwhelmed by all the types and qualities of hams you can enjoy while living in Spain. But unless you know your jamón, you probably don´t know where to start. Not only does the...
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Banking in Spain – The Go to Guide
If you´ve just landed and plan on living here, we suggest you open a bank account. But before you do, we´d like to walk you through some of the ins and outs of banking in Spain. We´ll tell you what...
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Spain’s Michelin Star Restaurants
One of the best things about living in Spain is being able to enjoy one of the most amazing cuisines in the world. Whether it´s traditional dishes or the most avant-guard, Spain has earned its...
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Celebrating All Saints Day
For those who think that Halloween is just another commercial stunt or a recently invented holiday, think again. Although the name is different, Spain has been celebrating Todos los Santos (All Saints...
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Spanish Tapas: A Guide to Free Bar Snacks
When I moved to Seville, I imagined I’d nibble on free Spanish tapas every night, using the grocery store for little more than basic kitchen staples. The city and its eye-popping bars-per-capita crown...
View ArticleSpanish Dishes to Keep You Warm All Winter Long
After the heat wave we experienced this summer in Spain, meteorologists believe we´ll suffer a harsh winter. Those of you, who come from colder countries, will probably roll your eyes and think it...
View ArticleTuesday the 13th and Other Strange Spanish Superstitions
As a belated wedding present, my mother asked my new sevillano husband what we’d like as a housewarming gift. He picked up a box of beautifully crafted steak knives before I reminded him of the...
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Education in Spain
If you´ve just landed in Spain and would like to enroll your children in school, you need to know what different types of schools there are in order to find the right one for your family. Keep reading...
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A trip to a Typical Non Spanish part of Spain
This summer the TNS Blog organised a photo contest. The challenge was to capture the essence of summer in Spain in a single photo. I was lucky enough to be selected as winner having uploaded a photo...
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In Search of Flamenco
Every October in Fuengirola we go “in search of Flamenco”; the end of the summer in Fuengirola is heralded by our Town’s traditional Feria. One million people enter through the gates to play in the...
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Best Cities in Spain for the Holidays
Spain for the holidays has all the coolest ingredients to make your Christmas the best ever: amazing food, ancient cultural traditions, interesting and curious rituals and non-stop festivities, markets...
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Tricks to Eating Right During the Holidays
If one just can’t resist eating too much in Spain throughout the year, eating right and staying healthy is practically impossible during the holiday season due to the delicious and vast amount of...
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