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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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

    September 1, 2022

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

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

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018 /

    There is a time in every long-term abroad journey when things seem a little bluer than they did before. I call this the “three month feeling.” Check out this article to see what it means to me and how I deal with it.

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018 /

    It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.

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

    November 23, 2021

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018 /

    As if leaving your wonderful new “home” abroad isn’t bad enough, returning home after studying/teaching/living abroad could mean that reverse culture shock is right around the corner. Be sure to check out this article in order to prepare yourself for what that may mean.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

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    March 9, 2021

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    January 9, 2020
  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017 /

    About three months in to living abroad we realize that there is a tendency to end up in an emotional place where we miss people, places, and customs that are far away. Learn about what we call the three month feeling.

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    May 1, 2018

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