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  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019 /

    To live with a Spanish family or among the students while studying abroad? It's a big decision, which is why we are talking a little bit more about what your options are and sharing what Dani decided to go with during her study abroad.

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019 /

    Hasta luego, hasta ahora, hasta entonces… As a language-learner, it may seem like there are endless ways to say “see you later” in Spain. If you’re curious about the intricacies of when you use one rather than the other, this article is for you!

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

    September 7, 2021

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019 /

    Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.

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    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to,  Study Abroad

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019 /

    Are you trying hard to appreciate life more but have a hard time finding ways to be grateful for what you have? Check out our top four moments when we believe you can appreciate life and how we do it!

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    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019 /

    There’s a good chance you’ll have something in your Spanish apartment hooked up to propane or butane gas and, if so, you’re going to want to know these tips about how to obtain and replace the bottles.

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    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019 /

    Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.

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    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020
  • Adapting,  Food

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019 /

    I’ve never been a big fish-eater and certainly not one who’s comfortable with a whole fish on my plate, looking back at me! If you feel similarly, don’t despair; I’m dishing on my experience and how I’ve learned to survive with the normalcy of this kind of fish in Spain.

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    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
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