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    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020 /

    Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!

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    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Top 5 Books that Changed my Perspective in 2020

    March 4, 2021
  • 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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    September 15, 2019

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

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

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    January 19, 2023

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 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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    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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

    November 8, 2018

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

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    November 5, 2019

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019 /

    Do you find it difficult to be consistent with a workout routine? Check out these seven ways you could have more fun while being active.

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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019 /

    Your time while abroad is more than just a fun adventure—it will also help you in your professional life. Not convinced, check out this article to see more! 

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    May 25, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    January 4, 2018

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019
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