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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020 /

    We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.

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    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Claudia’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020 /

    Are you wondering how long it will take you to adapt to a new culture? Are you frustrated it hasn’t happened as quickly as you would have liked? In this post we dive in to what you should know about this process.

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
  • Travel

    Traveling to Spain? What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Precautions

    July 2, 2020 /

    Spain has recently opened its borders to international travelers, but tourism will be different this year. Read up on the procedures in place and the rules travelers are required to follow.

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    What You Need to Know about Santiago de Compostela

    January 14, 2018

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020 /

    Are you feeling frustrated because you don’t feel like you are as productive as you would like to be? Are you caught up in comparing yourself with others in the aspect? We have three top tips for you!

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • Adapting,  How to

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020 /

    Are you now one of the millions of people finding yourself now studying online but you just can’t get the hang of it? Check out our top tips for studying virtually so that you make the most out of this experience.

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020 /

    One of the many ways you can improve your language skills is by watching videos (movies, tv, etc.) in that language. Check out some of our favorite ways of integrating Spanish into your everyday life.

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    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020
  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020 /

    Do you feel frustrated that you are not making that many native friends while abroad? I have a theory about that and several tips for how to improve your chances at making local friends.

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • Culture

    Six Stereotypes of Spain Debunked

    March 3, 2020 /

    What preconceived notions do you have about Spain? Let’s talk through six of the big stereotypes that exist about Spaniards to separate fact from fiction.

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    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019
  • Culture,  Travel

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019 /

    If you’re planning a trip to Spain (or anywhere, really) during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, there are quite a few things you should plan for! Read up on all our tips to help you integrate the festivities and avoid headaches.

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019
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