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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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  • Culture

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018 /

    Understanding Don Quixote is to understand Spain, one of the greatest novels ever written, and idealism all in one. It sounds like a tall order, but we’ll break it down to the basics in this post.

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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018 /

    With a city as large and well-known as Barcelona, there are countless things to see and do. This time, join us as we walk you through the basics that every first-time visitor should know!

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

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    February 24, 2019

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    October 6, 2017
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018 /

    If you're going to be around for the warm months here in Spain, you're definitely going to want to experience a feria or two. Be sure to check out the basics in this article so you know what to expect!

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    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

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    May 17, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of this condition, that’s probably because it’s made-up but doesn't make it any less real for Dani. Find out what she means by "non-commitment issues," how this affects her life, and what she's doing about it.

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    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018 /

    After a week of hype about Semana Santa here in Spain, we'd like to share some photos and give you a glimpse of what this week was like for Dani.

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    November 19, 2020

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    December 22, 2022

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Ceuta

    March 18, 2018 /

    Ceuta is one of Spain's autonomous cities in Africa and that's not the only thing that makes it unique! You're going to want to take in all the cultures, sea, and sun that you can.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Dani is focusing on and thinking about at the moment.

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

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    November 23, 2023

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Travel

    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018 /

    Has Don Quixote and its musical and film adaptations got you itching to see a traditional Spanish windmill up close and in person? If so, we've got the perfect day-trip planned for you in Castilla-La Mancha!

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    What You Should Know about Tarifa

    September 24, 2017

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    Visiting Playa de las Catedrales: Everything you Need to Know

    December 31, 2017
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018 /

    If you're interested in using the ride-share company Bla Bla Car you should also be interested in being a good participant! Check out our tips on the etiquette from the rider's end.

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    October 30, 2018
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