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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019 /

    Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019 /

    Considering renting a boat for your next AirBnB? We’ve compiled the pros, cons, and other points of intrigue you’re going to want to know beforehand. Check it out!

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    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018

    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • Culture,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019 /

    If you’ve never heard of Cáceres, you’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean this Extremaduran city shouldn’t make your travel list. Let us show you some of the wonders this World Heritage Site has to offer.

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    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

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

    January 7, 2020

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
  • Travel

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019 /

    Looking for a white village and sandy beaches to visit for the day? Maybe even an adventure into history at the local caves? Look no further, Nerja’s calling…

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    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Valladolid

    February 11, 2018

    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

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    Top Six Ways to Learn Spanish Outside of Spanish Class

    June 14, 2021

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019 /

    Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country and need to brush up on some Spanish before you head out for dinner tonight? We’ve got you covered!

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    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019

    Cómo Aprender Español: El Proceso de Aprendizaje – Que Debes Buscar

    November 15, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    The Sanctuary Challenge: The Logistics

    February 4, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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

    September 24, 2019

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018
  • Culture

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019 /

    Many people are familiar with the Semana Santa processions that take place during the week before Easter in Spain but what do you know about the groups that organize them? Today we’re taking a look at cofradías.

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    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018
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We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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