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  • 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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  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    November 23, 2023

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019 /

    Looking for some first-hand insights into studying abroad (and living abroad in general)? Look no further, we’ve compiled some good ones for you!

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    January 16, 2018

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Living Abroad

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019 /

    Living abroad isn’t easy and can even be downright difficult. Today we are sharing Claudia’s story of how she is making her new city home… without loosing the magic of being a tourist.

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    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Language Learning

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

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    July 8, 2021

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    July 10, 2018

    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    March 26, 2020
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    April 2, 2020
  • Adapting

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019 /

    If it's your first time learning a language you are in for a bit of a ride. I would equate this process to a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs. It is an equally frustrating and exciting journey! 

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    July 10, 2018

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    December 19, 2017

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • How to,  Thriving

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

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    March 1, 2022
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