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Horchata, or Not?
I had recently discovered the beautiful chufa fields, stretching out bright green against the deep blue Mediterranean sky.
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Seeing is NOT Believing
"Trust me," I almost pleaded with my student, "don’t pronounce the W in the word answer." Then came the million-dollar question: Then why..
Darcie Khanukayev
Mar 19, 20252 min read


To Love, It’s Complicated
«¡Yo amo la paella!» exclaimed my little sister as we enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Alcúdia de Crespins. The warm air, the company...
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🔥
Falla in Valenica, Spain! Xátiva 🔥🇪🇸 FALLAS TOUR with Salva! 🇪🇸🔥 Join our bilingual adult immersion class for a special Fallas...
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 25, 20251 min read


🌿🚶♂️ Join DarKha Academy for the III Hiking March "Per La Costereta" 🚶♀️
Our adult immersion activity is joining this special hiking route organized by local town halls. 🌄🥾 📅 March 2📍 Meeting point: 9:00 AM
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 25, 20251 min read


🌞🚶♀️🌳 Bilingual Hiking Adventure: Exploring the Trails Behind the Castle of Xàtiva 🏰 !
Join us Sunday, February 16 for a morning of fresh air, language practice, and beautiful views! Meeting Point: DarKha Academy
Darcie Khanukayev
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Floods, Fiestas, and Finding Meaning: La DANA in Valencia
The morning after the DANA flood,I remember questioning the purpose of the intense weather warnings had sounded the evening before. It only
Darcie Khanukayev
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Bilingual Book Club! We are continuing with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
We are continuing with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain for Bilingual Book Club! It is an American Classic.
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 10, 20241 min read


🎄Join Us for a Special Bilingual Christmas Party at DarKha!🎄
🎄 **Join Us for a Special Bilingual Christmas Party!** 🎄 Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20, and come celebrate the season at...
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Join Us for a Bilingual Hike to La Ermita de Santa Ana!
We’re heading to La Ermita de Santa Ana, a stunning 16th-century Gothic chapel with breathtaking views from its strategic location.
Darcie Khanukayev
Dec 4, 20241 min read


November 5, 2024: Elections in the USA
It’s touchy, to say the least. Personally, I have never observed my country being as divided as it currently is. I feel grateful to be here.
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Join us for our Bimonthly Bilingual Adult Immersion: An English Tea! ☕🇬🇧
An English Tea!☕🇬🇧 Join us on Friday, November 29, for a delightful evening at our bimonthly bilingual Adult Immersion class!
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 26, 20241 min read


November 17, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾
November 17, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Ermita en el Puig.🥾 It’s an emblematic hermitage of Xàtiva very close to the urban center.
Darcie Khanukayev
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Magical Spain: Castles, Princesses, and Dragons!
˝Grwama, wuk!˝ Lily cried as she pointed a pudgy two-year-old finger at the family in front of us.
˝Grandma, it’s a princess family!
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Bilingual Biking in Valencia with DarKha Academy!
On Sunday, November 3, we shall explore the Vía Verde from Xátiva to Manuela. 🛣️💦This is a new route!
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 23, 20241 min read


DarKha Bilingual Hiking: English and Spanish! October 20, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to La Creueta, Xativa
DarKha Bilingual Hiking🥾: On Sunday, October 20, for our monthly bilingual hiking excursion we will climb to the Creueta in Xàtiva! Meet at
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Bilingual Book Club! Get ready for more laughter with "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
We will continue to read to chapter 6 in our Book for the Bilingual Book Club! We are reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain.
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Bilingual Immersion for Adults: Enhance Your Language Skills with Conversation and Word Games
Join us on Friday, October 18, for a fun and engaging evening at our bimonthly bilingual Adult Immersion class! We will challenge ourselves!
Darcie Khanukayev
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Bilingual Hiking! September 22, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to Cove Negra, Xativa
September 22, we are hiking🚶🏻♀️to Cove Negra.🥾 An archaeological site that was home to Neanderthal man! Meet at the academy at 10 with
Darcie Khanukayev
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Lost In Translation!
It’s summer! Like Californians, Valencianos head to the water: the beach, a river, or lake. That’s what I did last weekend...
Darcie Khanukayev
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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