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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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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020
  • 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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    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019
  • 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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    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018
  • 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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    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018

    What You Should Know about Burgos

    October 1, 2017

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021
  • 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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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • 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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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018
  • 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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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • 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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    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • 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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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • 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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    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
  • 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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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 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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    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021
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