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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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 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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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

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

    May 4, 2021
  • 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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    December 30, 2018

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  • 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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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 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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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • 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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    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020

    Help! My Private Lesson is a Disaster

    October 18, 2018

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 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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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

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

    September 8, 2020

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 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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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    December 28, 2017
  • 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: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • 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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    July 1, 2018

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    What You Need to Know about Santiago de Compostela

    January 14, 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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    April 21, 2020

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
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