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  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020 /

    No one really knows how to deal with these uncertain times. That is why we have put together this list of 13 things that we are currently doing to keep positive and moving forward in our lives.

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

    April 7, 2020

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

    December 14, 2023

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Living Abroad

    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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    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021
  • 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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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021
  • 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 You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

    Day Trips from Malaga

    July 14, 2020
  • 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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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • 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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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
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