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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.

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    January 7, 2018

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  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.

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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Travel

    Airports in Spain

    July 30, 2020 /

    We’re answering all the most common questions we get about plane travel in Spain. Plus, we’ve got the important Spanish expressions and vocabulary you’ll want to know at the airport!

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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

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  • Adapting

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020 /

    In recent weeks, there have been a lot of changes in Spain in terms of the approach to de-escalating the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource will help you understand the different phases and current rules.

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    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    March 3, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020 /

    One of the things we don’t tend to talk about is who/where to go if you are having mental health issues when living or studying abroad This list of resources should help you get started on finding the help you are looking for.

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    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
  • Living Abroad

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020 /

    This short story, written by our very own Dani, is a snapshot of the life of Laura, a British expat living in Southern Spain during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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    Expat Life in Logroño

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    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • 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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    April 2, 2020

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    March 20, 2025
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020 /

    Have you found yourself talking to friends or family for the first time in years? Are you frustrated by conversations that you are having? Check out our three top tips on how to empathize with people during these uncertain times.

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

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    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

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

    February 21, 2019

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

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

    October 2, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

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    September 1, 2022

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

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