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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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    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

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    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018
  • 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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    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

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  • 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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    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • 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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    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019

    Who is Francisco Franco?

    October 14, 2018
  • 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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    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018

    What is the Fiesta de San Isidro?

    May 12, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • 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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    September 15, 2020

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    November 12, 2020
  • 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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    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019

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    March 16, 2023

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019
  • 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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    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019
  • 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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    June 5, 2018

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018
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