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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    November 24, 2019
  • 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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  • 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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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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