-
Confessions: My Life is in English
Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.
-
Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad
Living abroad isn't always sunshine and roses. Just like at home, you'll have your good days and bad days, but it's important to recognize this so that you're capable of getting yourself through it when this happens.
-
How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad
Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Dani ended up abroad, check out this post!
-
Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad
Trust me, I get that it is hard to go out and meet people when you just want to curl up with a book but I am also such a good 'faker' that many times I (apparently) appear to love it. Here are my tips!
-
Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)
Every year we write a letter to the future year with some thoughts about the previous one and some things we want to keep in mind moving forward. This article focuses on Dani’s letter to 2021.
-
Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)
This year hasn’t been easy for any of us and holiday times can highlight the ups and downs. In this post Claudia dives into her 2020 holiday experience and what she is doing to keep it bright.
-
Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)
The holidays are bound to feel different this year. As such, we wanted to share with you how we’ll be celebrating and making the season bright regardless. This post covers Dani’s plans.
-
Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times
It’s the time of the year when many people are preparing to celebrate, to spend time with family. This year, however, I must confess that I am feeling a little be vulnerable, far away from home. Here are three things I am feeling.
-
A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela
We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.
-
Living in Spain Under Lockdown
The current pandemic has created lockdown situations around the globe, but each has been a bit different. Here, Dani shares about her personal experience (logistically, emotionally, and mentally) living in Spain under lockdown.
-
The Story of How We Met
Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!
-
At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections
The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.
