
Typical Non Spanish

Living away from home and becoming immersed in a new culture is an exciting experience that often puts a smile on our face. What if we told you that you can help keep that smile clean and white by following a Mediterranean diet? Fantastic news for

August 6, 2019
Have you ever wondered why dogs are not allowed on the beach? As of 2018, nearly one quarter of households in Spain owned a dog. Having an active pet means you probably want to take them on vacation with you. Sure, you could try to risk bring your

August 1, 2019
High temperatures in Spain are a reality throughout the country, just look at the weather forecast in Spain these days. Every spring seems to bring the hottest summer on record, yet again...For the vast majority of people, elevated temperatures

June 14, 2019
After years and years of hard work it all comes to this: retirement and pension. You gave everything you had to your career and now it’s time to relax, and what better way to do so than in a country that has 300 days of sun per year? Spain is one of

June 5, 2019
On occasions, what you learn in a language school or in a book isn’t enough for you to be able to hold your own on the street. You’ll only hear these curious expressions in informal situations on the street or in bars. Typical Non Spanish will

June 4, 2019
There are a lot of myths surrounding work ethic and business in Spain. But despite the long breaks at lunchtime and all the holidays, the country and its workers have indeed changed for the better over the years. Although the crisis hit hard and

May 3, 2019
As you already know, tapas are eaten standing up and may be cold or hot and the word derives form the Spanish verb tapar, which means to cover. But what most people are unaware of is the story behind the fascinating origin of these appetizers or

April 4, 2019
If you haven't heard, Spain is projected to beat out Japan for the longest life expectancy in the world by 2040. That's according to an extensive study by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (check out all the

March 28, 2019
Winter is finally over - the sun is out, temperatures are up, and some restaurants and bars are starting to put tables outside so people can drink a caña or enjoy their coffee on the terrace. So it’s time to make plans to enjoy the blue sky of Spain

March 21, 2019
Have you ever had an emergency far away from home and didn't know exactly what to do? It also could've been a question or you might have needed assistance getting some paperwork done. Well, that is what embassies and consulates are for. So, one of