When traveling to another country, it is very important to account for the differences from your home country. Spain is a beautiful country that has many sights to see and also many things to learn if you are a new traveler to Europe in general. Here are some quick tips to help your knowledge of España.

1. The outlets are different.

2. Most places do not have someone working who speaks fluent English.

When you visit another country, make sure that you use their language; the natives will appreciate the effort even if you mess up.

3. Spaniards use a comma instead of a period in between dollars and cents.

No that seafood isn't 11 thousand dollars, it's only 11.

4. People eat a big lunch in the middle of the day, around 2 or 3 p.m. and dinner at 9-10 p.m.

Siesta (nap or rest) is a break in the day to eat lunch and take a nap while the sun is at it's hottest.

5. Temperature is in degrees Celsius.

6. Tipping isn't customary, you can round to the next Euro.

7. It's very cheap to travel from country to country.

8. Elections are different. Voters vote for a political party versus one individual.

Gracías a mi familia de acogida para este hecho. Currently Spain is in a political deadlock between parties, which means re-voting until one party wins.

9. There are malls that have everything you could possibly need, from a supermarket to a nail salon right next to a cell phone carrier.

10. People don't go out until midnight and often stay out until 6 a.m.

The metro stops running from 1:30 a.m. - 5:59 a.m.

11. Some restaurants serve tapas (mini plates) when you order a drink.