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  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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    August 23, 2018

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018

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    August 21, 2018

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

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    March 4, 2018

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019 /

    Are you planning a trip to Spain and wondering if you need travel insurance? Today’s guest writer, Gabriella, answers your questions on who and what is covered by Spain’s free healthcare as well as provides great further resources.

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    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018

    What You Should Know about Burgos

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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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    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

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    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018 /

    Visiting places like Barcelona are directly impacted by who’s viewpoint you are seeing the city from. Today we are visiting they city with a self-described magic artist who grew up in the area! Join us.

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    What You Need to Know About Málaga

    October 20, 2020

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    September 2, 2018

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    September 9, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

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    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019
  • Thriving

    A Letter to the Parents of Travelers

    November 1, 2018 /

    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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    Having Friends who are Different from You

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

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  • How to,  Travel

    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018 /

    Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, the weekend-away can be a tricky one to pack for. Thankfully, our guest writer, Caroline ZuHone, has some solid tips to help you figure out the essentials for short travel.

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    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021
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