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  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018 /

    Wondering how to get the most of your Couchsurfing host experience? Check out our top five tips for having the best experience while helping travelers abroad!

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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

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

    October 2, 2018
  • Travel

    What to see in Tuscany

    August 26, 2018 /

    Are you considering heading to Tuscany for your travels or some much need vacation time? Check out this post for our top tips on places to see and a must eat and drink!

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    What You Need to Know Abour Nerja

    May 13, 2018

    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019

    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018 /

    If you’re wondering what the dress code is like here in Spain, you’ll want to check out our insights about the what teachers actually wear…it may not be as formal as you’d expect.

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    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018 /

    While living abroad, I’ve found that my friend group has evolved not only to include people who are different from me because they’re from Spain but for a multitude of reasons—each of which brings something special to my life!

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    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018 /

    Have you ever wondered how people manage to travel successfully on budget airlines. Check out our four top-tips to help you have smooth travels!

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    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018 /

    Freaking out because you just realized you don’t know if you can get your prescriptions filled in Spain? Don’t panic; I may have the trick you need to take care of all of your medications before you leave.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020

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

    June 6, 2019
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018 /

    Ever wondered about if you could make delicious sangria at home? Well look no further, we are here to tell you that you can! Learn more about this Spanish drink in this article!

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    Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain

    November 12, 2020

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Making the Most of Food Markets while Traveling Abroad

    August 17, 2018
  • Travel

    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018 /

    A lovely little town on the Mediterranean coast, Salobreña is definitely worth visiting if you want sunshine, sea, and fresh food. Here we dive in to our top travel tips for Salobreña.

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    What You Need to Know about Logroño

    June 24, 2018

    What you need to know about Tarragona

    September 16, 2018

    Dani’s Travel Style

    September 19, 2017
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018 /

    We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
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