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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 2018
  • Adapting

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018 /

    Being able to bike around a city that you are visiting or living in is a great way to leisurely see the city in addition to an easy transport option. However, every place has its quirks and this is what we think about biking in Spain.

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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018 /

    In this article we dive deeper into one of potential future benefits of spending time studying in another country: professional benefits cultural competences acquired while abroad.

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020

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    January 30, 2018

    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about the Picos de Europa

    April 15, 2018 /

    There are some places that serve as pure natural inspiration and the Picos de Europa are one of these. We're back traveling for Soñando Sunday, so check it out!

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    October 7, 2018

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    January 28, 2018

    Top Tips for Making food in Hostels/Airbnb

    September 25, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of this condition, that’s probably because it’s made-up but doesn't make it any less real for Dani. Find out what she means by "non-commitment issues," how this affects her life, and what she's doing about it.

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  • Preparing

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018 /

    Have you ever tried to communicate with a Spaniard in English and have them refuse to speak to you? This article dives into our interpretation of why that may be. 

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018 /

    After a week of hype about Semana Santa here in Spain, we'd like to share some photos and give you a glimpse of what this week was like for Dani.

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  • Thriving,  Travel

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018 /

    Semana Santa is a wonderful week to see Spanish traditions, however, it is also a bit crazy as places tend to fill with tourists. These are my top five tips for making the most out of your Semana Santa without going mad as well. 

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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  • Adapting

    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Lexa from Sippin' Sangria as she shares from her journey as a volunteer English teacher in Spain. 

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    October 6, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Dani is focusing on and thinking about at the moment.

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