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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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019
  • 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 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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    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019
  • 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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    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023

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

    June 6, 2019

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 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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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • 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: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019
  • 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: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • 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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    What You Need to Know about the Picos de Europa

    April 15, 2018

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 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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    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024

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

    June 6, 2019

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

    October 4, 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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    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019
  • 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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    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

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    September 6, 2018

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
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