Insane Traditions You Won't Believe Exist

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.📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-bookIf 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 abroad1:00 – Spain’s wine fights & tomato wars6:10 – Las Fallas: building beauty to burn it down8:00– Carnivale in Cadiz experience10:10 – Semana Santa in Spain12:00 - Scotland & Belgium: Fringe Festival and Smurf obsession13:30 - Belgium and Smurfs15:00 - Dublin for St. Patrick's and Munich for Oktoberfest17:00 - Venice and Mardi Gras & Masquerade18:20 – Final thoughts + how to embrace cultural quirks abroad 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplus📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinYoutube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com