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    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: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017

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  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Caroline from Sippin' Sangria as she shares about her time living with a family in Spain—complete with some great tips for making the most out of YOUR experience!

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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018 /

    Here you’ll find a very basic introduction to the Spanish cheeses that you will likely encounter in your everyday life, complete with the unsensored (and unprofessional) evaluation of two guiris, or foreigners.

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    November 12, 2020

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    February 6, 2020

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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    February 19, 2019

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    November 20, 2018

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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    March 21, 2019

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    October 17, 2024

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    September 1, 2022
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018 /

    After a week of hype about Semana Santa here in Spain, we'd like to share some photos and give you a glimpse of what this week was like for Dani.

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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

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

    November 23, 2021

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Dani is focusing on and thinking about at the moment.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Claudia is focusing on and thinking at the moment. 

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    February 20, 2018

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    September 24, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018 /

    It's part two of the "Studying a Degree in Spain" series. Check out my interpretation of how this experience influences your personal and relationship-building qualities. 

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    August 27, 2020

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

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