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Moving Abroad as a Couple
Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!
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How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World
If you ever wonder if traveling can impact your ‘real life,’ look no further. Our guest writers from Sippin’ Sangria are giving us their top tips for how to use your travel experience in the real world.
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Confessions: I Miss Home
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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Why am I tired while Traveling?
It happens to all of us—you’ve planned a big trip and want to see everything but, when you arrive or a couple days in, you start to get tired. Here are some reasons why and our tips to helping you make the most of your journey
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Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…
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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How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain
If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!
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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)
If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.
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How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English
It can be difficult to have a coherent conversation when the person you’re trying to communicate with has limited knowledge of English. After years of situations like this teaching English and living abroad, we’ve got plenty of techniques to help you communicate effectively!
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Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo
Wondering just how small the world can feel? Here are some examples of the expression “el mundo es un pañuelo” that have happened to us!
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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)
In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.
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What is Al-Andalus?
Al-Andalus is the Muslim rule of the territory of modern day Spain. The kingdoms that made up the region made such an influence that we can clearly see their mark to this day.
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20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain
If you’re an American new to Spain, you’re sure to be amused (or frustrated) by the nuanced differences you’ll find here and this list is just the beginning!
