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  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018 /

    If you’re planning to use public transport in Spain, you’ll definitely want to read up on the many different options that will be available to you, including special deals for ‘youths’ (spoiler, this probably includes you)!

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018 /

    While living abroad, I’ve found that my friend group has evolved not only to include people who are different from me because they’re from Spain but for a multitude of reasons—each of which brings something special to my life!

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    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018 /

    Have you ever wondered how people manage to travel successfully on budget airlines. Check out our four top-tips to help you have smooth travels!

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    November 2, 2021

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022
  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018 /

    While teaching abroad in Spain as an auxiliar you may find you have a lot of time on your hands. This article offers some insights on how you can make the most of that—as a teacher and human being in general!

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    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020
  • Adapting

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018 /

    Spend a bit of time in Spain and you’ll notice that so many people seems to choose walking over traveling by car or even public transportation. What’s up with that? Lace up your shoes and let me walk you through it.

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    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020
  • Confessions

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018 /

    When you get to Spain you might think its odd that no one takes off their shoes (or you might think it is normal and I am a nut). Here is why I like to have people go barefoot or with house shoes in my home.

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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.

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    March 1, 2022

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018
  • Travel

    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018 /

    A lovely little town on the Mediterranean coast, Salobreña is definitely worth visiting if you want sunshine, sea, and fresh food. Here we dive in to our top travel tips for Salobreña.

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    May 27, 2021

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018 /

    In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.

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    February 23, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018 /

    We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.

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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
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