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What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain
Happy día de Reyes! Do you know what that means or are you just wondering what is going on in Spain on the 6th of January? Here we are diving into how Spaniards celebrate the Epiphany.
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Hosting the Holidays Abroad
Hosting the holidays is a big responsibility wherever you are, but it can be extra intimidating if you’ll be doing it for the first time while abroad! Dani dishes on her honest-to-goodness feelings about this and shares some tips as well.
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Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family
The holiday season isn’t always easy when you are away from home. This year I am not spending the holidays with my family and at first it was hard to wrap my head around this idea. Now I have a plan!
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Confessions: I Miss Home
Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.
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A Letter to the Parents of Travelers
We recognize that this travel and/or live abroad journey isn’t always easy on the family and loved ones we leave behind. To honor that, today we’re looking at the experience from the perspective of Dani’s parents.
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How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain
If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!
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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)
If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.
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How to: Use Correos (Part II)
Figuring out how to use the post office to get an international card or package sent here to Spain may seem daunting but in this article we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to RECEIVE mail!
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Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo
Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!
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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)
In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.
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Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home
When you get to Spain you might think its odd that no one takes off their shoes (or you might think it is normal and I am a nut). Here is why I like to have people go barefoot or with house shoes in my home.
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How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain
Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!