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    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018 /

    Semana Santa is a wonderful week to see Spanish traditions, however, it is also a bit crazy as places tend to fill with tourists. These are my top five tips for making the most out of your Semana Santa without going mad as well. 

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    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018

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  • Food,  Preparing

    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018 /

    Spanish kitchens are usually full of mothers and grandmothers (sometimes fathers too!) doing their thing, creating delicious, traditional food. Check out this post for the basic spices and seasonings that are used.

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    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Claudia is focusing on and thinking at the moment. 

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    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020

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

    May 4, 2021

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018 /

    Making friends everywhere you go is hard! That's why I would consider myself to be a serial friender. What does that mean? Check out this article to see! 

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    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018 /

    Have you ever found yourself speaking differently in different scenarios or to different people? This happens to me ALL THE TIME! Wanna find out why I think it happens? 

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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020
  • Balance,  Preparing

    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about taking a full course load in Spanish? Are you already there and feel frustrated (alone)? This article dives into ways to prepare yourself for studying in Spain and lets you know you're not alone. 

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018 /

    Do you ever feel like you are a different person in different languages?! I for one do, and I believe that it is normal. This article dives into my perception of the situation. 

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    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018 /

    We interrupt your regularly-programmed content to bring you a special announcement about an important milestone for us and how we're planning to better serve you.

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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017 /

    Claudia: I don't have a perfect idea of where 2018 will lead me, but I do have some things I am going for. Find out what is on my list in this article. 

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017 /

    About three months in to living abroad we realize that there is a tendency to end up in an emotional place where we miss people, places, and customs that are far away. Learn about what we call the three month feeling.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

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    October 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

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    May 28, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Segovia

    October 29, 2017 /

    Segovia is one place that I never thought about going to...until I met someone from there who made me fall in love with the city before stepping foot in it. Check out our tips for this beautiful place! 

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