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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021 /

    Periods are something that will happen no matter where you are in the world yet they can feel strange when traveling or living abroad. In this post we dive into what you want to know about handling your period while in Spain.

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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021 /

    Maneuvering menopause anywhere can be challenging, but going through this stage of life can be even more complicated and isolating for women experiencing it while living abroad. Today’s post comes from Jane Ordaz, “The Menopausal Expat,” who shares her insights on it all.

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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021 /

    If you are an expat who plans to give birth in Spain, it can be very overwhelming to embark on this journey in a different culture and language. Thankfully, Madison (the Doula in Madrid) has put together this incredible resource for expectant mothers.

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

    September 10, 2019

    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

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

    March 16, 2021 /

    Feeling a little nervous about visiting the doctor while living abroad in Spain? We’ve been there and that is why we are sharing our top tips and important vocabulary to know when visiting the doctor.

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    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021 /

    Winter is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere but it seems like more than ever SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is part of daily life. Are you feeling tired or down? Not like yourself? Could it be that you have SAD?

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    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021
  • 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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    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 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: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020 /

    Today we want to share with you a quick interview we did with licensed therapist Elizabeth Marston. She answers some of our basic questions on virtual therapy and what you should look for in a therapist.

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    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020 /

    When preparing to move abroad to Spain you may be worrying that you won’t be able to find any of your most-needed health and beauty products. Not to fear, we’ve done the hunting and gathered the prices for a lot of the items you’re wondering about.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia)

    December 28, 2017

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020 /

    Getting a haircut can be a stressful experience no matter where you, although doing so in Spain―in another language―can be even more intimidating. Fear not! With these tips you'll be a pro at the hair salon in no time!

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020 /

    We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018
  • Travel

    Traveling to Spain? What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Precautions

    July 2, 2020 /

    Spain has recently opened its borders to international travelers, but tourism will be different this year. Read up on the procedures in place and the rules travelers are required to follow.

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    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 2021

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona—The Basics

    April 22, 2018

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
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