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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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    May 24, 2018

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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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    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 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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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019
  • 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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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020
  • 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 am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

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    March 20, 2025
  • 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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    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • 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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    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 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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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019
  • 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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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 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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    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 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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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

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    September 8, 2020

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
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