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    Day Trips from Madrid

    July 16, 2020 /

    Madrid is an incredibly popular destination in Spain, but if you have extra time you should really get outside the city. Here are ten great day trip recommendations!

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  • Travel

    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020 /

    There are many beautiful places to visit just a quick car/train/bus-ride (or even bike ride!) away from Malaga. Here are 10 of our favorites if you will be spending a long time in the city and looking to branch out.

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    Day trips from Barcelona

    July 7, 2020

    What You Need to Know Before You Rent a Boat AirBnB

    June 2, 2019

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019
  • Adapting

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020 /

    In recent weeks, there have been a lot of changes in Spain in terms of the approach to de-escalating the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource will help you understand the different phases and current rules.

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

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

    February 14, 2026

    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer in Spain? (It Depends Who You Are and Who You Ask)

    September 26, 2026

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • Living Abroad

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020 /

    This short story, written by our very own Dani, is a snapshot of the life of Laura, a British expat living in Southern Spain during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024
  • 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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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • 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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    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020 /

    Poco a poco is not only a good Spanish expression to learn, it’s also an approach to life that is particularly relevant during these uncertain times.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

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

    September 24, 2019
  • 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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    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

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

    November 8, 2018

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020
  • 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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    Living in Spanish is Tiring

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    December 31, 2020

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
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