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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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • 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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    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 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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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

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

    October 2, 2018

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

    September 8, 2020
  • 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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    5 Great Walking/Hiking Routes in La Alpujarra

    June 24, 2021

    What You Need to Know About Granada

    October 29, 2019

    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019
  • 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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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021
  • 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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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019
  • 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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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018
  • 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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    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 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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    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020
  • 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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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 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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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019
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