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  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    April 7, 2019

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

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    Is Semana Santa 2021 Happening in Spain?

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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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    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • 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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    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
  • 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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    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • 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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    June 20, 2024

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019
  • 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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  • 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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    What to See in Lisbon

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  • 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: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

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    May 4, 2021

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • 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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    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

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    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023
  • 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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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

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    September 10, 2020

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • 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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    September 22, 2017

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

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