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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021 /

    Does it seem like we're talking about alcohol a little too lightly or a little too much? Perhaps it's just the different drinking culture we're used to here in Spain―allow us to explain.

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  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021 /

    In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.

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    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018

    Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?

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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021
  • Adapting,  Food

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021 /

    Breakfasts all over the world are different―from foods to drinks, you might not expect what you will find in Spain but we have you covered with this quick guide to Spanish breakfasts to help you!

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    Using a Shower in Spain

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  • Food,  How to

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021 /

    Healthy eating isn’t necessarily easy for anyone, but we’ve found that it is really hard to maintain good practices when you live alone. That is why we are sharing our top five tips to balance healthy eating while living alone.

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods

    December 21, 2021
  • Thriving

    Top 5 Books that Changed my Perspective in 2020

    March 4, 2021 /

    We love to read and every year we read tens of books. However, in 2020 Claudia had the opportunity to branch out from her normal fiction genre and explore other types of books. These are her top 5 most impactful books of last year.

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    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

    The Sanctuary Challenge: A Mental/Emotional Journey

    February 2, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019
  • Thriving

    The Sanctuary Challenge: The Logistics

    February 4, 2021 /

    We have already discussed the mental and emotional things we have been going through with the Sanctuary Challenge but this post focuses on how we’ve done it. Check it out for our logistics to making this work!

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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    What’s the Difference Between a Spanish Coach and a Spanish Teacher?

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  • Thriving

    The Sanctuary Challenge: A Mental/Emotional Journey

    February 2, 2021 /

    Dani and Claudia have been experimenting with the Sanctuary Challenge—a 60 day challenge where we try to make ourselves and our homes a place of sanctuary. We are about halfway through and this is what we are thinking.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

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    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020 /

    Food is a culture in and of itself, so we've compiled the basics to help you understand expectations and timetables when it comes to eating in Spain. Check it out, but be ready to get hungry!

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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

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

    November 23, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020 /

    Moving in with a family of strangers comes with a lot of uncertainties and you may be nervous just thinking about it! In this post we cover the common behaviors and questions you can expect from your host family so you can feel prepared.

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020 /

    Are you feeling frustrated because you don’t feel like you are as productive as you would like to be? Are you caught up in comparing yourself with others in the aspect? We have three top tips for you!

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    February 2, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

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    My Real Life in Spain

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  • Balance,  Food

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020 /

    The Mediterranean diet is one of the things we love about Spain. But how are you supposed to maintain this diet despite everything else going on in everyday life. Check out this post for our top five tips for sticking to the plan!

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

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    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
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Sincerely, Spain

We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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