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  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020

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    January 12, 2018

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019 /

    I personally find it hard to make good friends and one of the reasons why is because that requires me to be vulnerable. However, I believe that strong relationships should be made this way, let me tell you why.

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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • Culture

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019 /

    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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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019

    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018 /

    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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    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    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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    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Thriving

    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018 /

    Have you ever felt stuck when you really want to talk to someone but don’t speak the same language? Us too! This is why we are diving into our top tips for how to communicate with people even when conversation doesn’t seem possible.

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    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018 /

    It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!

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    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018 /

    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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018 /

    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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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    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: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019
  • Travel

    What to see in Tuscany

    August 26, 2018 /

    Are you considering heading to Tuscany for your travels or some much need vacation time? Check out this post for our top tips on places to see and a must eat and drink!

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    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021
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