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    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

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    April 13, 2021

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

    November 5, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Culture,  How to,  Preparing

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020 /

    The 'two kisses' greeting here in Spain can be very new for us guiris. That's why we've got some tips to help you understand just how to go about this greeting and when to use it!

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    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

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

    October 2, 2018
  • Culture,  Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019 /

    The art of ordering tapas―tapeando―may seem simple, but there are a few things we think you should know before you go out for free food here in Granada. Read up ahead of time so you can hit the bar as a pro!

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    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019 /

    Traveling doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—in fact, we’d argue that these money-saving tips will actually make your traveling experience BETTER! Check out our sixteen stellar tips for traveling on a budget.

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    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017

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

    January 25, 2024
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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

    November 23, 2021

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.

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    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    April 15, 2021

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
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