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nazomer in Spanje

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Late summer in Spain: long evenings and village squares full of life

Late August holds a certain magic. The hottest days are behind you, but the sun is still generous, and the evenings feel longer than ever. The rush of peak tourist season begins to fade, while life on the streets somehow feels even more vibrant. It’s the time when you truly discover the essence of late summer in Spain — without the frantic pace of high season. Village festivals and processions […]

today08/28/2025

mañana

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Mañana, mañana: why the slow Spanish life isn’t lazy — it’s cultural

When I first moved to Spain, I genuinely thought my installer had passed away. Not because he was ill, but because he’d promised me three times that he’d come “mañana,” which I naively interpreted as “I’ll be there tomorrow.” Then he disappeared for four full days. No call, no message—nothing. I pictured the whole thing: grieving family, me at the doorstep with flowers. But on day five, he walked in […]

today03/28/2025

Día del Padre

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Today is Día del Padre in Spain — and they celebrate it in style!

When I was a child growing up in the Netherlands, Father’s Day was a cozy Sunday in June. Breakfast in bed, a handmade craft, and maybe a bottle of aftershave he’d never use. It wasn’t until I lived in Spain that I discovered Día del Padre is celebrated here on 19 March, on the feast day of San José (Saint Joseph) — the father figure of Jesus and the Catholic […]

today03/19/2025

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