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  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    January 19, 2021

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  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018
  • Living Abroad

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019 /

    In this post we provide links and details on some of our favorite resources for language-learning through Spanish entertainment.

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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020
  • Travel

    Traveling by Train through Spain

    August 29, 2019 /

    Are you curious about traveling around Spain by train? This post goes into the basics about how you can use trains while visiting or living in Spain and some tips for how to make them fit your plans.

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    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Segovia

    October 29, 2017

    Why am I tired while Traveling?

    November 9, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025
  • Living Abroad in Finland,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Helsinki

    June 9, 2019 /

    Wondering about Helsinki in Finland and why you should visit (hint, you should!)? Check out this article for our top tips on what to see and what traditional pastry to try!

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
  • 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

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

    November 23, 2021

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020
  • Travel

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019 /

    Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.

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  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Playing soccer [AS A GIRL] in Spain

    July 27, 2017
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