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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!
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The San Juan Celebration in Spain
San Juan (observed on June 23rd) is a special celebration at the start of every summer. Learn about the roots of this festival as well as the traditions you can encounter all around Spain at this time of year!
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Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you just want to ask for help, but don’t know how? Over the past couple of years I have gotten better at recognising the symptoms and figuring out how to ask.
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Managing Reverse Culture Shock
It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.
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Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family
Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Caroline from Sippin' Sangria as she shares about her time living with a family in Spain—complete with some great tips for making the most out of YOUR experience!
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The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society
Have you every been surprised with how the elderly in Spain appear in daily life? We were a little bit shocked as well and these are our reflections about this difference.
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How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)
Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.
