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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    June 20, 2024

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  • Adapting,  Balance

    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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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    September 1, 2022

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    December 22, 2022
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020 /

    Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018
  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

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    September 1, 2020

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • 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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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

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  • 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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    May 29, 2025

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    November 23, 2023

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What Does “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019 /

    Have you heard these expressions in conversation but still have doubts about their meanings and differences? Or do you just want to learn new Spanish expressions. Either way, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

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    February 26, 2019

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    May 2, 2019
  • 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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    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

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

    May 4, 2021

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021
  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

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    August 18, 2020

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    December 24, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019 /

    When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.

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    April 30, 2020

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
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