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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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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • 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: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021
  • 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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    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018

    5 Great Walking/Hiking Routes in La Alpujarra

    June 24, 2021

    Visiting Cazorla Natural Park: Everything You Need to Know

    December 10, 2017
  • 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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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 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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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 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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    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018
  • 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 you need to know about Toledo

    November 5, 2017

    Traveling to Spain? What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Precautions

    July 2, 2020

    What to see in Tuscany

    August 26, 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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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020
  • 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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    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Pensar en Español

    April 25, 2021

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019
  • 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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    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026
  • 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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    Who is Francisco Franco?

    October 14, 2018

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

    An Introduction: Pablo Picasso

    January 7, 2018
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