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    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Travel

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019 /

    Do you wonder where Spaniards go to spend their summer holidays? This post dives into the three most likely trips that you will find you Spanish friends taking during the hottest months of the year.

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    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019

    Five Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Staycation

    August 4, 2019

    Visiting Caminito del Rey: Everything You Need to Know

    November 26, 2017
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • 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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • 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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    Expat Life in Barcelona

    October 26, 2021

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Study Abroad

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020
  • Adapting

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019 /

    The culture of beer, how it is consumed, and how people judge a ‘good beer’ varies from country to country. Thus, we’re sharing what you’ll want to know to understand the beer culture in Spain PLUS a video on how to order it like a pro!

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    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Culture

    What is el Día de San José in Spain

    March 17, 2019 /

    Are you wondering what Día de San José is and what tie it has to Father’s Day? Well look no further as we dive into this celebration today!

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019 /

    I personally find it hard to make good friends and one of the reasons why is because that requires me to be vulnerable. However, I believe that strong relationships should be made this way, let me tell you why.

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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
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