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  • Balance,  Thriving

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021 /

    In this post we dive into our Creativity Cluster (Dani and Claudia + 5 others) reflections on ‘The Artist’s Way’ 12 week creativity course. If you are considering picking up this book / these practices, this is what we think you should know!

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018

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    July 19, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021 /

    Have you heard? Dani’s releasing her second book this week and it’s a collection of short stories all about expat life in Spain! Check out this post for the details and a tour of the stories’ Spanish destinations.

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    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021
  • Thriving

    Top 5 Books that Changed my Perspective in 2020

    March 4, 2021 /

    We love to read and every year we read tens of books. However, in 2020 Claudia had the opportunity to branch out from her normal fiction genre and explore other types of books. These are her top 5 most impactful books of last year.

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    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021 /

    Trust me, I get that it is hard to go out and meet people when you just want to curl up with a book but I am also such a good 'faker' that many times I (apparently) appear to love it. Here are my tips! 

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020 /

    The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021
  • 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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    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Culture

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018 /

    For English-speakers, Washington Irving is best known as the author of short stories like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” but here in Spain he is loved for his historical works that put Spain back on the map.

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    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018
  • Culture

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018 /

    Understanding Don Quixote is to understand Spain, one of the greatest novels ever written, and idealism all in one. It sounds like a tall order, but we’ll break it down to the basics in this post.

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    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019

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