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    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020 /

    Have you found yourself talking to friends or family for the first time in years? Are you frustrated by conversations that you are having? Check out our three top tips on how to empathize with people during these uncertain times.

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    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

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    December 1, 2017

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018
  • 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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    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

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    January 23, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020
  • 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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    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019
  • 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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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018
  • 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: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018
  • 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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    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • 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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    May 5, 2020

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    December 7, 2021

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    March 21, 2026
  • 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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    July 28, 2020

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  • 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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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    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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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023
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