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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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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • 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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    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • 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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    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018

    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 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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    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani)

    January 4, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
  • 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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    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani)

    January 4, 2018

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020
  • 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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    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018
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