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  • 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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    January 23, 2018

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    November 26, 2020

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020
  • 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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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

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    January 4, 2018

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

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  • 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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    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018

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

    April 7, 2020

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

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

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    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • 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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    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021
  • 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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    February 14, 2026

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    October 5, 2021
  • 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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    July 1, 2021

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    April 15, 2021

    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020
  • 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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    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020
  • 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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    May 14, 2020

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    April 20, 2021
  • 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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    August 20, 2020

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • 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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    August 18, 2020

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
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