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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021 /

    When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

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

    November 8, 2018

    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Dani ended up abroad, check out this post!

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

    November 8, 2018

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020 /

    We’re answering all the most common questions we get about plane travel in Spain. Plus, we’ve got the important Spanish expressions and vocabulary you’ll want to know at the airport!

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    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021
  • Culture,  Travel

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020 /

    Even though we are always referring to the country of Spain, today we want to take a moment to recognize the many different regions within Spain. Each one shares something with the rest of the country but is also unique.

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    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020
  • Study Abroad

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019 /

    Life while studying abroad isn’t always what you’ll expect it to be…but if you allow it to, it can teach you a lot about yourself! In this post Dani shares three of those realizations and what they have meant to her.

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

    September 19, 2019

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    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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    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021
  • Culture,  Food

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019 /

    Due to the weather, the culture, and the availability of places with outdoor seating, eating outdoors is incredibly common in Spain. In this article we outline some of the reasons why and the reality that you may find here.

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    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 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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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Travel

    What are Las Hogueras in Alicante, Spain?

    June 16, 2019 /

    The celebration of San Juan in Alicante is called Las Hogueras (Les Fogueres in the local language) and is a festival full of food, fun, firecrackers, artwork, and the ceremonious destruction of said artwork. You’re gonna want to check this one out!

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    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018

    Figuring Out What Kind of Traveler You Are

    September 7, 2017

    How to: Find Cheap Flights

    August 18, 2017
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018 /

    It’s a city you’ve probably never heard of, but Villena is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. A quaint city, it because extremely festive at the beginning of September for its Moros y Cristianos festival.

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    What You Should Know about Burgos

    October 1, 2017

    Traveling by Train through Spain

    August 29, 2019

    What You Need to Know About La Alpujarra

    June 22, 2021
  • Travel

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018 /

    Beach weather in Spain is the best weather in Spain! But with so many beaches to choose from you’re going to want to consider the pros and cons of each type. Let’s wander the the waves together.

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    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Ceuta

    March 18, 2018
  • Travel

    Visiting Alicante: Everything You Need to Know

    October 8, 2017 /

    Known to many as simply a great beach-and-party destination, Alicante has plenty more to offer! Check out these insider tips to see the more authentic side of the city.

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    What is the Fiesta de San Isidro?

    May 12, 2019

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018

    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018

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