Valencia: A Better Quality of Life?

As we get older, many of us are in search of a better quality of life… more family time, more free time, better jobs, more travel, comfortable living, better weather… quality of life can mean different things to all of us! Valencia is located on the East coast of Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea, and […]

10 Reasons to Learn Spanish

Why learn a foreign language? Can it really benefit your future?As far as we’re concerned, learning a second language is a life skill that can benefit you in so many ways. Here are our top 10 reasons why you should learn a foreign language… and why that language should be Spanish! 1. New language, new […]

Activities

Q&A with Three Short Term Coworkers

Our Coworking space is home to many international business professionals and entrepreneurs. We took some time to sit down and talk with three of our current coworkers from the Netherlands. Anton, Joris and Rick are all part of the same company and are staying here with us in Valencia for 2 and a half months. […]

Why try a Language Exchange?

Have you ever thought about taking part in a language exchange or “intercambio”?If you are living in Valencia, this can be a great way to practice your Spanish, and also to find out more about your surroundings too! LANGUAGE EXCHANGES OVER THE HOLIDAYS: If you are in Valencia, come along to our weekly Language exchange night during […]

Valencia: The City Of Running!

Valencia is the perfect city for running! Proclaimed as ‘la ciudad del running’, the residents of Valencia make the most of the city and also, it’s becoming an increasingly popular destination for international runners too. In the last two years the Half Marathon world records for both men and women have been broken right here in Valencia! […]

What Is «All Saint’s Day» and How is It Celebrated?

Have you ever heard of “All Saint’s Day” or know that in many countries November 1st is a national holiday? All Saint’s Day is a religious holiday which has been celebrated in many Catholic and Christian countries around the world for many years, and to this day still holds significance and is a public holiday. According […]

10 Benefits of Yoga

Do you practice yoga? Or have you ever tried it before? Since gaining increasing popularity over the last few years, pretty much everyone has at least heard of yoga, even if they have never tried it before. The idea of ‘yoga’ can range from stereotypes of the flexible fit girl doing crazy yoga poses upside down all […]

Typical Valencian Dishes to Try

If you’ve ever been to Spain or looked up anything about Spain, you’ve most likely already heard of paella!  Did you know paella is actually only from the Valencian region? Along with several other rice dishes, paella is one of the traditional dishes of the Valencian region. Below we’ve put together a list of a few […]

Culture Shock in Spain

Coming to Spain to live, work or study abroad can feel like a dream come true. The cuisine tastes amazing, the windy streets are magical and full of history, the beaches are spectacular and the list goes on. However, there can also be an adjustment phase, or what some like to call “Culture Shock”. This […]