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    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021 /

    For those of you who know me personally, it shouldn’t surprise you that I am a self-proclaiming bubble liver. But what does that really mean? Check out this post to see how I feel about living in a bubble.

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020
  • Adapting

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020 /

    Everyone deals with situations differently. One of my responses to stress is anxiety, even when I am supposed to be ‘living my best life’ while abroad and today I want to talk about how I handle the situation.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019 /

    Your time while abroad is more than just a fun adventure—it will also help you in your professional life. Not convinced, check out this article to see more! 

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    February 19, 2019

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
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