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How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain
If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!
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Moving Abroad as a Couple
Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!
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Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)
While failing an exam might seem like a big deal back home, it might just have less importance where you are living abroad in Spain. Want to know why?
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How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World
If you ever wonder if traveling can impact your ‘real life,’ look no further. Our guest writers from Sippin’ Sangria are giving us their top tips for how to use your travel experience in the real world.
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Confessions: I Miss Home
Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.
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Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…
There is a time in every long-term abroad journey when things seem a little bluer than they did before. I call this the “three month feeling.” Check out this article to see what it means to me and how I deal with it.
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A Letter to the Parents of Travelers
We recognize that this travel and/or live abroad journey isn’t always easy on the family and loved ones we leave behind. To honor that, today we’re looking at the experience from the perspective of Dani’s parents.
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My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish
When you have to write in Spanish in your study or live abroad experience where do you go for help? In this blog post we touch on some of our favorite resources (and why) for writing in Spanish.
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A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)
If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.
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Understanding Bars in Spain
We’ve got no shortage of bars in Spain and so we wanted to share with you some insights and things to know in order to help you understand the bar scene while you’re here.
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Who is Francisco Franco?
If you don’t know who he was, you should. General Francisco Franco is one of the men who has had the most impact on our beloved Spain in the last century. Check out this post for an introduction.
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What does October 12th mean in Spain?
Are you wondering why everything is closed on the 12th of October in Spain? Well we are here to give you insight to why that is! Check out this article for more information about this holiday.
