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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021 /

    Today we welcome guest writer, Gabriele, to the blog. After five years living abroad in Spain, she’s sharing with us the three biggest lessons she’s learned. Check them out here.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021 /

    When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.

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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020 /

    When you arrive in Spain you will probably hear the word guiri and, more disconcertingly, it will probably be directed at you. What does this mean? Read more to find out!

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  • 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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  • Culture,  How to,  Preparing

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020 /

    The 'two kisses' greeting here in Spain can be very new for us guiris. That's why we've got some tips to help you understand just how to go about this greeting and when to use it!

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    July 28, 2019

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    March 4, 2018
  • 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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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

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  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    October 2, 2018

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  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021

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    April 10, 2018

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    June 9, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018 /

    If you’re an American new to Spain, you’re sure to be amused (or frustrated) by the nuanced differences you’ll find here and this list is just the beginning!

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
  • Confessions

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018 /

    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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