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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Domingo de Resurrección in Spain

    April 1, 2021

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    Who is Lady of Almudena?

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    October 18, 2021

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    February 6, 2020

    Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain

    November 12, 2020
  • Thriving

    Dealing with FOMO while abroad

    June 20, 2019 /

    It is easy to get caught up in things while you are spending time abroad and want to do everything.. however, that is not always possible. Check out our top four tips for dealing with FOMO abroad in this article!

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

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

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    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020

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    August 31, 2017

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021

    Expat Life in Barcelona

    October 26, 2021

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    September 21, 2023
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019 /

    Are you trying hard to appreciate life more but have a hard time finding ways to be grateful for what you have? Check out our top four moments when we believe you can appreciate life and how we do it!

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

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    March 18, 2021

    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019
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