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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • 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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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • Adapting,  Food

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019 /

    We have talked about making friends with Spaniards before but in this two part series we dive into how making friends in Spain is related to food and drink. Part one is dedicated to understanding and adapting.

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    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

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    February 26, 2019

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Food

    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019 /

    Some of the best parts of travels are the adventures you didn’t plan. Today Dani’s sharing about two happenstance encounters with beer and wine ferias in Spain.

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    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018

    Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?

    November 10, 2020

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020

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  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • Culture

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019 /

    It seems like coffee has an important role to play all around the world. However, we have experience of living the importance of coffee in Spain. Are you interested in finding out what we have personally discovered…?

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    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
  • Thriving

    Dealing with FOMO while abroad

    June 20, 2019 /

    It is easy to get caught up in things while you are spending time abroad and want to do everything.. however, that is not always possible. Check out our top four tips for dealing with FOMO abroad in this article!

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

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    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
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    June 22, 2023
  • How to,  Preparing

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019 /

    Have you ever realized how much we take cultural know-how for granted in everyday activities? My first experience going to the cinema in Spain taught me that there’s a lot to consider if you’re in a different country.

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • 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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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Deciding where to study a degree or masters abroad

    June 4, 2019 /

    Are you considering doing your degree or master’s program abroad but are not sure how to chose where to study? Check out this article for some main points that you should consider.

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    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

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    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018
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