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    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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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

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

    July 2, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Segovia

    October 29, 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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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018
  • 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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    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • 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 Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021
  • 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 Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018

    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Sevilla

    October 22, 2017
  • 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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    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018
  • 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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    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 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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    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017
  • 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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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Semana Santa in Spain

    March 23, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025

    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019
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