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“Closed for August”: How Spain Moves with the Rhythm of the Seasons
“Cerrado por vacaciones del 1 de agosto al 1 de septiembre. Buen verano.” “Closed for vacation from August 1st to September 1st. Have a...
Elizabeth Pinkerton
Jul 313 min read


Some Assembly Required: Adjusting to Spain’s High-Context Culture
The first time I tried to tackle an administrative task in Spain, I was bewildered by the vague information I received. Why wasn’t I...
Elizabeth Pinkerton
Jun 304 min read


Planning Your Move Abroad, Part 3: Arrive & Acclimate
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch I remember my first day in Barcelona, sitting on a bench in the...
Elizabeth Pinkerton
May 25 min read


Planning Your Move Abroad, Part 2: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
We’ve gone from “I wonder if I could move abroad?” to “Oh wow, I’m actually doing this.” And this means entering the Prepare phase.
Elizabeth Pinkerton
Mar 274 min read
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