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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.

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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018 /

    Figuring out how to use the post office to get an international card or package sent here to Spain may seem daunting but in this article we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to RECEIVE mail!

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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018 /

    Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018 /

    Trying to decide if CIEE is the right program for you? If you’re interested in teaching English in Spain, it’s definitely one of the options to consider, but take into account the pros and cons you’ll find here.

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    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018 /

    If you’re an American new to Spain, you’re sure to be amused (or frustrated) by the nuanced differences you’ll find here and this list is just the beginning!

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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018 /

    While living abroad, I’ve found that my friend group has evolved not only to include people who are different from me because they’re from Spain but for a multitude of reasons—each of which brings something special to my life!

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

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

    November 23, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

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    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.

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

    April 7, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    8 things we learned setting up a publishing company in Spain

    March 28, 2024
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018 /

    We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
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