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How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain
If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!
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Moving Abroad as a Couple
Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!
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How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World
If you ever wonder if traveling can impact your ‘real life,’ look no further. Our guest writers from Sippin’ Sangria are giving us their top tips for how to use your travel experience in the real world.
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Confessions: I Miss Home
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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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)
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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How to: Use Correos (Part II)
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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Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo
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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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)
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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CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs
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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20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain
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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Having Friends who are Different from You
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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Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?
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.
