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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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    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019
  • 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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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017

    It Gets Cold in Spain!

    November 21, 2017

    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017
  • 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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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

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

    May 9, 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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    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • 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: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2018)

    December 28, 2017

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020
  • 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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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • 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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    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • 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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    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
  • 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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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019
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