Why do Americans love Spain?

An interesting question I saw online recently… Why do Americans seem to love Spain so much? The person who was asking had been to Spain a few times,

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Pros and Cons of Living in Madrid – 10 best and worst things

Interested in knowing about the pros and cons of living in Madrid? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m originally from the US, but I’ve been here

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The Zen of blogging – How to start a blog in 3 easy steps (and eventually make some money)

I’m a professional blogger. And there aren’t very many of us. I just know a couple of people like me, whose blog and related content is their main

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A conversation between body and soul… or: Just eat the damn donut already!

Just listen to your body, they say. Well, I call bullshit. I’ve spoken with my body. Here’s what he says… Body: Bro. Get up. Soul: Nah… I’m comfortable

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5 reasons you should date a foreigner – lessons from an expat

Should you date a foreigner? Personally, I think you should… And I’m somewhat of an expert in foreign romance at this point. I’m writing this in Madrid, Spain,

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A new interview on the Adventure Gran Canaria podcast… and my lumbersexuality

Well hey… Good to see you again! In case you were wondering what I’ve been up to, I’ve got a two-parter today. Part one, a podcast. And in

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The lonely troll

I’ve been blogging for about 5 years at this point, and in all that time, I’ve received mostly positive, intelligent comments. I’m really happy about that, in fact,

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Gastro-this and hipster-that: lost in the new Madrid

Time flies. It seems like just yesterday I got off that plane at Barajas and started my new life in Madrid. And if not yesterday, then last week. But it

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Mr Chorizo goes to Amsterdam – adventures in Europe’s frozen north

Well, I’m back from Amsterdam! Didn’t even notice I was gone? Ha! That’s what happens when you’re at the bottom of the blogosphere. You can go on vacation

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Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Give Me Money

Teaching English is, of course, a seasonal enterprise. It’s like clockwork: in early January, everybody in Spain decides that this will be the year. The year they finally

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