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What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’
When you arrive in Spain you will probably hear the word guiri and, more disconcertingly, it will probably be directed at you. What does this mean? Read more to find out!
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Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?
When preparing to move abroad to Spain you may be worrying that you won’t be able to find any of your most-needed health and beauty products. Not to fear, we’ve done the hunting and gathered the prices for a lot of the items you’re wondering about.
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7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)
Getting a haircut can be a stressful experience no matter where you, although doing so in Spain―in another language―can be even more intimidating. Fear not! With these tips you'll be a pro at the hair salon in no time!
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Living in Spanish is Tiring
Just having to do mundane things in another place can me more difficult due to language and cultural differences. My experience is do what you can and rest when you can't do any more! Good luck!
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A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela
We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.
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Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences
Adapting is hard. In this post we share Dani’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.
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Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences
Adapting is hard. In this post we share Claudia’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.
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Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know
Are you wondering how long it will take you to adapt to a new culture? Are you frustrated it hasn’t happened as quickly as you would have liked? In this post we dive in to what you should know about this process.
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What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it
The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.
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Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)
Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.
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What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam
Do you want to know what, when, and how you are going to sign up for and prepare for the DELE exam, or the most recognized Spanish language Certification? In this article we cover everything you need to know to make sure you do it right!
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Master Packing for Every Length of Trip
Every length of trip calls for a different packing strategy. Do you know the questions to ask yourself in order to master this process? This article dives into those questions, outlines example packing lists, and includes a VIDEO demo.
