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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020 /

    It’s the time of the year when many people are preparing to celebrate, to spend time with family. This year, however, I must confess that I am feeling a little be vulnerable, far away from home. Here are three things I am feeling.

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020 /

    We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020 /

    I’m on the move again and realizing that while I’ve picked up some good tips, moving for the 8th time isn’t necessarily all that easier than the first time. Check out my story to see more about what I’ve learned.

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    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019
  • 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: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018
    Man stands in front of something tech like.

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

    June 22, 2023
  • Adapting,  Confessions

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020 /

    The current pandemic has created lockdown situations around the globe, but each has been a bit different. Here, Dani shares about her personal experience (logistically, emotionally, and mentally) living in Spain under lockdown.

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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    What does “El Mundo es un Pañuelo” Mean?

    September 7, 2018

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

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

    November 8, 2018

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020
  • 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

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • Thriving

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020 /

    Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020 /

    What kind of professional are you? Read about Claudia's confession that she is a bit of a workaholic, and how she is also taking some actions to find balance. 

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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019
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