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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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  • 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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  • 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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    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

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  • 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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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

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  • 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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    July 27, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • 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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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022
  • 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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  • 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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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

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    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • 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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  • 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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    May 24, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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