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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020
  • 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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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

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

    November 23, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • 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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    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • 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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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018
  • 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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    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    Sangria for a Spanish Summer (even if you’re across the pond)

    July 6, 2018

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • 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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    The Best (Beverage) Ferias I’ve Stumbled Upon in Spain

    July 14, 2019

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021
  • 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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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019
  • 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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    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

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

    April 11, 2024

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • 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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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020
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