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  • Food,  How to

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021 /

    Healthy eating isn’t necessarily easy for anyone, but we’ve found that it is really hard to maintain good practices when you live alone. That is why we are sharing our top five tips to balance healthy eating while living alone.

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    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018

    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021 /

    Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.

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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021 /

    In the weird world we currently live in, you may feel isolated need to consider creative ways to feel connected. We’ve got lots of tips for where you can find community online and how you can make new friends—virtually.

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    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021 /

    If you’re feeling resistance from family members who are unsupportive about your choice to move abroad, you are not alone! We’ve got four tips to help you maneuver and master these tough conversations.

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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021 /

    Fitting everything you need for multiple months abraod into just one suitcase and a carry-on may seem impossible. However, we assure you it will not be if you keep these tips of what to bring and what to leave in mind.

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    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

    June 20, 2024

    Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa

    April 4, 2026
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In this series, you'll find some insights as to where we buy the essentials. This is our second stop: STUFF!

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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In this series, you'll find some insights as to where we buy the essentials. This is our first stop: FOOD!

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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020 /

    With the magic of living abroad comes the reality of being far away in the event of difficult situations. Avoid making those even harder by preparing yourself by discussing death and illness with your family before you leave. Here’s what you should consider.

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018
  • Balance,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020 /

    Living abroad can create some tension between wanting to be present in two separate worlds—your life abroad and your life back home. While everyone is different, we'd like to share our tips on striking the right balance!

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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020 /

    There are some small, yet notable differences between bathrooms in Spain and the US so we've compiled some explanations and anecdotes to help you adapt and avoid those awkward questions after you've arrived.

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020 /

    Figuring out how to use the post office (and even tabacco shops!) to get an international card or package sent off to loved ones may seem daunting but here we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to send mail home from Spain.

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
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