From Spain’s wine-soaked El Chupinazo to fiery paper-burning festivals, traveling abroad means stepping into traditions that are as quirky as they are unforgettable. In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle and Guillermo share their funniest, strangest, and most surprising cultural experiences—from Spain to Scotland, Belgium, and beyond.

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If you’re curious about the weird and wild side of living abroad (and what these traditions can teach us about embracing new cultures), this episode is for you. Whether you’re planning a move abroad, traveling with your family, or just love discovering unusual festivals, you’ll laugh, learn, and maybe even add a few to your bucket list.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Why quirky traditions matter when living abroad

1:00 – Spain’s wine fights & tomato wars

6:10 – Las Fallas: building beauty to burn it down

8:00– Carnivale in Cadiz experience

10:10 – Semana Santa in Spain

12:00 - Scotland & Belgium: Fringe Festival and Smurf obsession

13:30 - Belgium and Smurfs

15:00 - Dublin for St. Patrick's and Munich for Oktoberfest

17:00 - Venice and Mardi Gras & Masquerade

18:20 – Final thoughts + how to embrace cultural quirks abroad

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