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  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018 /

    The way a culture sees different types of people varies every where you go. Join us as we discover how Spain accepts homosexuality both from a legal and social standpoint.

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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

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    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018 /

    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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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    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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    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Adapting,  Study Abroad

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

    November 23, 2018 /

    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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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018 /

    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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    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    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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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018 /

    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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022
  • Thriving

    A Letter to the Parents of Travelers

    November 1, 2018 /

    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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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Top Six Ways to Learn Spanish Outside of Spanish Class

    June 14, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018 /

    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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    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
  • Adapting

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018 /

    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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    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019
  • Culture

    Who is Francisco Franco?

    October 14, 2018 /

    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 to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
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