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    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018 /

    Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.

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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

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

    December 6, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018 /

    Planning a private lesson, especially when you’re new to teaching English, can be intimidating but we’re breaking it down into simple, applicable tips to help you thrive when teaching English in Spain.

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018 /

    Learning a language is not easy, but I have one tip to help you improve your skills—be confident in yourself! Not sure how to do this? Check out this post to find our top tips to start becoming more sure of your Spanish.

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Are You Fluent In Spanish?

    November 9, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018 /

    Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!

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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018 /

    We’ve already talked about the value of traveling alone but this time we’ve got a self-care trick you can put to the test even more easily—plan yourself a solo day trip! Check out the reasons why!

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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • 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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    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
  • 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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    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018

    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018 /

    While teaching abroad in Spain as an auxiliar you may find you have a lot of time on your hands. This article offers some insights on how you can make the most of that—as a teacher and human being in general!

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    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023
  • 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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    May 29, 2025

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
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