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Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview
In 2009 Claudia’s family decided to move abroad to Granada, Spain. Here is a little bit about their story and some advice they would give you if you are planning on doing the same.
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It’s Okay to be Creepy!
Do you feel like something's missing from your abroad experience? Like you just can't make the new friendships and connections you were hoping to find here in Spain? Maybe you're just not being creepy enough!
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Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources
Language learning can be difficult! That is why we have put together this post with our ultimate guide to Spanish language learning resources, linking to all the relevant posts that we have shared in the past.
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What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?
Are you thinking about getting your TEFL Certification and going to teach English abroad? If so, this post is for you as our guest writer focuses on different types of teaching jobs and which one might be best for you.
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An Introduction to ETA (Basque Separatist Terrorism)
We are talking politics again on the blog as we try to learn understand more about ETA, the (once extremist) group that fought for years for Basque Independence.
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Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”
When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.
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Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad
In today’s guest post, Usha shares about the challenges and benefits of moving abroad. From the noisy metropolis of Mumbai to the (comparatively) quiet London, Usha opens up about the ups and downs of international living.
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Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am
Sometimes, living abroad can make you feel like your "two selves" are always at odds. However, it's important to reflect and embrace that maybe that's just the person you are! These are Dani’s thoughts over the past four years.
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How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain
Staying connected with a phone and local phone number is essential for a smooth transition when you move to Spain, but the process may be different to what you’re used to. Fear not, we've compiled all of the basics.
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Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto
Being Black can impact your living abroad and traveling experiences in Spain. While we are not experts when it comes to this topic, we have interviewed someone who is. In this interview we talk with Somto of the Somto Seeks blog about being a Black traveler and expat.
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Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes
In the fifth episode of our Cómo Aprender Español video series, Dani speaks with Spanish teacher Anabel Fortes about taboo topics that are not usually discuss in the classroom, but that are very important in our real lives.
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Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain
Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.
