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    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    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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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    November 24, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019 /

    Do you want to go to a theater production in Spain but feel a little nervous about how it will go? Dani felt the same way but her experience doing so will surely convince you not to worry!

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    August 15, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019 /

    In this post we provide links and details on some of our favorite resources for language-learning through Spanish entertainment.

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    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019 /

    There are many ways to learn a language, but using primary source entertainment is one of the most fun ones! Check out this article for different ideas of what to engage with.

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  • Travel

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019 /

    Do you wonder where Spaniards go to spend their summer holidays? This post dives into the three most likely trips that you will find you Spanish friends taking during the hottest months of the year.

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    Traveling by Train through Spain

    August 29, 2019 /

    Are you curious about traveling around Spain by train? This post goes into the basics about how you can use trains while visiting or living in Spain and some tips for how to make them fit your plans.

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  • Adapting

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019 /

    If it's your first time learning a language you are in for a bit of a ride. I would equate this process to a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs. It is an equally frustrating and exciting journey! 

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  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019 /

    We’ve recently talked about finding an apartment to rent in Spain, but here you’ll find the best websites to help you through the process…and some additional tips you’re going to want to know before you begin!

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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019 /

    If you'll be moving to Spain and looking for housing on your own, you're definitely gonna want to check out our tips and tricks for finding an apartment to rent, complete with useful vocabulary in Spanish!

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