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Living in Different Cultures Practical Lessons from Real Life

February 11, 2026

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Located between the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves, Istán is a small white village with breathtaking views over the valley and the coast beyond.�To get here you follow winding mountain roads that already feel like part of the experience. Often called the “Spring of the Costa del Sol,” Istán is known for its fresh mountain water, Moorish roots, and peaceful rhythm of life.�Stone streets, whitewashed houses, and the sound of water flowing through the village make it feel timeless. #travel #spain #malaga #visitspain #spain❤️
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Located between the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves, Istán is a small white village with breathtaking views over the valley and the coast beyond.�To get here you follow winding mountain roads that already feel like part of the experience. Often called the “Spring of the Costa del Sol,” Istán is known for its fresh mountain water, Moorish roots, and peaceful rhythm of life.�Stone streets, whitewashed houses, and the sound of water flowing through the village make it feel timeless. #travel #spain #malaga #visitspain #spain❤️
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One of my favorite ways to understand a town is through its municipal market. It’s where you’ll find authentic Spanish food and fresh fish, local cheese, olives, and seasonal veggies, all in one place. If you want to experience Spain beyond restaurants, this is where to begin. #spain #travel #foodie #spanishfood #marbella
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One of my favorite ways to understand a town is through its municipal market. It’s where you’ll find authentic Spanish food and fresh fish, local cheese, olives, and seasonal veggies, all in one place. If you want to experience Spain beyond restaurants, this is where to begin. #spain #travel #foodie #spanishfood #marbella
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Málaga is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with more than 2,800 years of history layered into its streets. The Cathedral rises above the historic center, known locally as La Manquita, unfinished, yet deeply loved. As you walk through the old town, balconies, sculptures, and worn stone facades tell quiet stories from Roman, Moorish, and Andalusian pasts. Everyday life here is just as important as history: handmade pastries, local ice cream, and small shops keeping traditions alive. The streets stay lively, filled with conversation and movement, until the day naturally ends when people gather at tapas bars, sharing fresh food, wine, and laid-back moments. #Spain #travel #visitspain #malaga #foodie
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Málaga is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with more than 2,800 years of history layered into its streets. The Cathedral rises above the historic center, known locally as La Manquita, unfinished, yet deeply loved. As you walk through the old town, balconies, sculptures, and worn stone facades tell quiet stories from Roman, Moorish, and Andalusian pasts. Everyday life here is just as important as history: handmade pastries, local ice cream, and small shops keeping traditions alive. The streets stay lively, filled with conversation and movement, until the day naturally ends when people gather at tapas bars, sharing fresh food, wine, and laid-back moments. #Spain #travel #visitspain #malaga #foodie
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Teatro Romano de Málaga Built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus, this Roman theater is one of the oldest monuments in the city. Discovered only in the 1950s, it sits right at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress, a quiet reminder of how centuries of history live side by side in Málaga. #spain #malaga #travel #history #visitspain
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Teatro Romano de Málaga Built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus, this Roman theater is one of the oldest monuments in the city. Discovered only in the 1950s, it sits right at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress, a quiet reminder of how centuries of history live side by side in Málaga. #spain #malaga #travel #history #visitspain
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Located between the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves, Istán is a small white village with breathtaking views over the valley and the coast beyond.�To get here you follow winding mountain roads that already feel like part of the experience. Often called the “Spring of the Costa del Sol,” Istán is known for its fresh mountain water, Moorish roots, and peaceful rhythm of life.�Stone streets, whitewashed houses, and the sound of water flowing through the village make it feel timeless. #travel #spain #malaga #visitspain #spain❤️
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Located between the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves, Istán is a small white village with breathtaking views over the valley and the coast beyond.�To get here you follow winding mountain roads that already feel like part of the experience. Often called the “Spring of the Costa del Sol,” Istán is known for its fresh mountain water, Moorish roots, and peaceful rhythm of life.�Stone streets, whitewashed houses, and the sound of water flowing through the village make it feel timeless. #travel #spain #malaga #visitspain #spain❤️
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One of my favorite ways to understand a town is through its municipal market. It’s where you’ll find authentic Spanish food and fresh fish, local cheese, olives, and seasonal veggies, all in one place. If you want to experience Spain beyond restaurants, this is where to begin. #spain #travel #foodie #spanishfood #marbella
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One of my favorite ways to understand a town is through its municipal market. It’s where you’ll find authentic Spanish food and fresh fish, local cheese, olives, and seasonal veggies, all in one place. If you want to experience Spain beyond restaurants, this is where to begin. #spain #travel #foodie #spanishfood #marbella
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Málaga is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with more than 2,800 years of history layered into its streets. The Cathedral rises above the historic center, known locally as La Manquita, unfinished, yet deeply loved. As you walk through the old town, balconies, sculptures, and worn stone facades tell quiet stories from Roman, Moorish, and Andalusian pasts. Everyday life here is just as important as history: handmade pastries, local ice cream, and small shops keeping traditions alive. The streets stay lively, filled with conversation and movement, until the day naturally ends when people gather at tapas bars, sharing fresh food, wine, and laid-back moments. #Spain #travel #visitspain #malaga #foodie
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Málaga is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with more than 2,800 years of history layered into its streets. The Cathedral rises above the historic center, known locally as La Manquita, unfinished, yet deeply loved. As you walk through the old town, balconies, sculptures, and worn stone facades tell quiet stories from Roman, Moorish, and Andalusian pasts. Everyday life here is just as important as history: handmade pastries, local ice cream, and small shops keeping traditions alive. The streets stay lively, filled with conversation and movement, until the day naturally ends when people gather at tapas bars, sharing fresh food, wine, and laid-back moments. #Spain #travel #visitspain #malaga #foodie
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Teatro Romano de Málaga Built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus, this Roman theater is one of the oldest monuments in the city. Discovered only in the 1950s, it sits right at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress, a quiet reminder of how centuries of history live side by side in Málaga. #spain #malaga #travel #history #visitspain
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Teatro Romano de Málaga Built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus, this Roman theater is one of the oldest monuments in the city. Discovered only in the 1950s, it sits right at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress, a quiet reminder of how centuries of history live side by side in Málaga. #spain #malaga #travel #history #visitspain
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