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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

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

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019 /

    If you'll be ringing in the new year here in Spain, there's a few things you ought to know! Be sure to read up on some of the most common traditions in order to know what to expect this December 31st!

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Living Abroad

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019 /

    When moving to a new place, little things about the new culture can often surprise you. Check out this article to see how we are analyzing the work situation in Spain.  

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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020
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