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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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    November 19, 2020

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • 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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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

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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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020
  • 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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    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • 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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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

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    February 9, 2021
  • 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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    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    6 ways to sharpen your soft skills by living in Spain

    March 16, 2023
  • 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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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026
  • 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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    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 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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    July 7, 2020

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    April 11, 2024
  • 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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    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

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    March 7, 2026

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 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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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020
  • 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 14, 2020

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023
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