5 Outdoor Activities to do with Kids and Teens this Summer in Cádiz

Andalusia has the winning combination of weather, history and culture and wallet-friendly prices, making it especially tempting for a family trip to Spain. Kids will faun over castles, stretches of…

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The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Third Trimester

I stood in front of the mirror, belly bowing out like a gorilla's, totally naked. I had a cotton pad in one hand and a bottle of rubbing alcohol in…

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What’s in a Name? A Primer on Spanish Names

"When we have kids, promise you'll let me name all of the boys." I don't remember where or in what context the Novio asked me this favor, but I shrugged…

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A Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Second Trimester

The start of my second trimester, at 14 weeks, coincided with another big event in my life: Leaving Seville for a job and a new life in Madrid. After a…

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Why I enjoyed the Auxiliar Program and how you can, too

About a year ago, I was invited to attend the "Helicheville" Bilingual Day in the school I worked at during my first three years in Spain. Emilio met me at…

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Eight Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Spain NOW

The most common question I get when meeting new people in Spain is, 'Why did you originally come here/go to Spain/decide on Seville/move abroad to work as a teacher?' I…

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