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Survival game: How to outlive the Spanish summer

“We’re going to Spain for vacation. Awesome!!!” Yeah, right. But you didn’t know you’d have to face an unbearable temperature with hot wind blazing on your face like an oven.  Especially if you’re travelling in August, get ready to get roasted like popcorn. Madre mía, hace un calor que te mueres… (Simple translation: the heat is unbearable).That, tourist pamphlets won’t tell you about it. So,…

It’s not all about paella: discover more dishes from Spanish menus (Part II)

Hola CTTBies! Howdie? In my last post I began a “profound”  journey, diving into Spanish cuisine. Today we’ll conclude with part II! In this article, we’ll be looking at some common items that are served in restaurants, or eaten at home. In one of my previous posts, I discussed the Spanish custom of taking  strolls and spending a lot of time outside. I also talked about tapeo, which is going…

It’s not all about paella: discover more dishes from Spanish menus (Part I)

Hola CTTBies! It’s time for a new article! Today I’m going to focus on the Spanish cuisine. Just like the title says, paella may somewhat be the most popular dish internationally, but there are other  foods that are very appreciated locally. I divided this first part about the mentioned topic into the three following categories. Vamos a comer! (Let’s eat) 1. My favorites of all times Arroz…

5 reasons to visit Zaragoza, Spain

I’ve always said that among all the sites I’ve ever visited, Zaragoza is that one place that exerts a special unexplainable, magical attraction on people… It’s a small city , not as well known as Barcelona, Bilbao or Madrid which are the great international poles. But once you come here, you either stay forever, or you end up longing for it wherever you go. Compared to other places I’ve visited…

Hola Cttbies! I hope you’re doing well. Long time no write! I’m glad to announce that I’ve returned to posting again. The past weeks have been somewhat hectic, but I managed to pull through by God’s grace. Hence, I’ll be posting again on the website about my favourite topics: writing as a rookie author, and my stay in Spain. Also, why not, about special topics that draw my attention as I…

Mid- year Updates with our friend Corner Blomevi👓✏

Hello CTTBies,This is Corner speaking, and I have some fresh announcements for you. As the mascot and the brain behind this website. I’m glad to present to you our latest updates !Ultimately, Nuna (our cherished writer and webmaster) hasn’t been able to post regularly…  The good news is that there are some new projects coming on and it’s keeping her busy. She is deeply sorry for her absence, but…

Spring and Window Shopping in Spain: Malls and Fashion trends

Hola Cttbies! ¿Qué tal? (How are you?) It’s spring! (At long last). The weather is great here (an average of 20°C). The spring breeze is so sweet here, and the birds chirp so beautifully during the day! On the other hand, it’s also good if you’d like to have a quiet trip, because there is less touristic affluence and hassle. I must say, the best months to visit Spain are March to early June,…

A letter to my older-self: age well

“They don’t have all the answers, but at least there are certain things that they know better”. In my culture,  we are taught from childhood to respect our elders, for they are great sources of wisdom. As I grew older, I came to understand that even more. (I am a lovely woman who is between 20 to 30 years old, hehe). Since I live alone abroad, I don’t have any family members I can interact…

Spanish ravishing strolls: discovering the city of Zaragoza

Hola CTTBies! I hope we are all doing well, and that we’re all safe! In today’s post I will be sharing more about an important aspect of Spanish social life: the art of talking strolls. I’m also taking you on a visual tour of Zaragoza, the town were I live! In a previous post, I mentioned that Spaniards spend a lot of time in social interactions, and therefore, it’s very common to come across…

To love… or not to love: how much of myself do I invest in others?

Happy couple, happy family. Happy family, happy society. Happy society, happy world!  Rewind… First of all, how do we get to the happy couple stage?  Backstory: I was comparing today’s pre-marriage processes with how it was done in other eras. People of the past used to investigate and carefully select the family of the bride or the groom before choosing a spouse for their children. Education,…

Spanish Holidays: Celebrating San Valero

Hola CTTBies! This weekend we celebrated Saint Valerius Day -Valero in Spanish- the patron of Zaragoza. More festivities! Long Live Spain! Hurray! Feliz día de San Valero, rosconero y ventolero ! (I’m flexing my linguistic skills). I said in my previous article that this post would be quirk… I’ll skip the conventional way of describing commemorations and just write it my own way (already…

The Joys and Pains of a Foreigner

Have you ever gotten frustrated by an obstacle which seemed small at first, but you can’t figure how to go about it? That is exactly how I feel right now. When one is a foreigner living abroad, it appears that the immigration service finds every excuse to not let us thrive and advance professionally. It’s so annoying…  Background story: As many of you know, I am a foreign student schooling in…

The enchantment of Storytelling: A magic charm to move hearts

The links to the resources mentioned in this post are available at the end of the page. Some stories are born when someone sincerely pours his/her heart out, and some others are craftfully edited to manipulate. Some months ago, as I was on the job hunt, I made some peculiar findings. I was looking for vacancies related to translation, content writing and copywriting. Then I came across an…

Spanish Wishes for the New Year

Plaza España, square at the town centerPuerto Venecia MallBridge at the Puerto Venecia MallPaseo Independencia’s main streetZaragoza’s Christmas TreeChristmas in Zaragoza Finally! The end-of- year celebrations are over. I get to have my first real day off since the holidays started. As an expat living alone abroad, I originally planned to spend the festivities by myself, but I got so many…

Change that one thing you don’t like about yourself: New Year’s resolutions

29th Dec. Recap.  2021, 2021, we’re eager to see you. Like escaping a sinister maze, we’re running away from 2020 with the hope that you’ll be a better year… I have always been amazed by that thing called hope. Even in the worst situations, we unconsciously believe that one day the bad season will end and that things will change. As one of our basic instincts for survival, hope is a powerful…

A Grinchy Christmas: overcoming loss and celebrating life again

A sweet and sour post, specially dedicated to lonely souls. 18/12/2020 As I was walking on the street today, I stopped at a traffic light to cross the road. I raised my head and looked around. Crowded shops, busy people, our town was bubbling. The queues waiting to enter stores or restaurants were endless. Pandemic or not, life must go on, it seems. I thought people might find it difficult to…