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  • Culture,  Preparing

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021 /

    The way Europeans view smoking is stereotypically different than Americans. Check out this article to see what we think about Spanish smoking styles and what you should know if moving abroad to Spain .

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    Who are Los Reyes Católicos?

    March 31, 2019

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

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  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Why should I study abroad anyway?

    January 12, 2021 /

    If you’re considering studying abroad but feel uncertain it's right for you, we’ve got five great reasons you should do it! Lots of lessons learned and insights shared from Dani’s personal experience. Check it out!

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019
  • How to,  Thriving

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020 /

    Politics is always a delicate subject but politics in another language and culture can be a recipe for disaster. Check out our tips for how to handle this kind of conversation while in Spain!

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    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019 /

    Knowing the word for ‘beer’ may come quite in handy during your days here in Spain. But have you mastered the ins-and-outs of ordering exactly what you want? Read up on our top three tips to find out!

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    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
    Man stands in front of something tech like.

    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Adapting,  Food

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019 /

    Not sure how to get your caffeine fix while abroad in Spain? This article will give you the basics of ordering a coffee and help get you started!  

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    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    A Few Study Abroad Resources From People Who’ve Been There

    September 19, 2019

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

    September 12, 2026
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018 /

    Are you past the point of studying abroad during your undergraduate years, but still looking for options to live abroad in Spain? This article is the right one for you as we'll dive into the basics of teaching, studying, and working abroad.

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    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018

    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019
  • Thriving

    Playing soccer [AS A GIRL] in Spain

    July 27, 2017 /

    I'm one of those girls who has always played soccer and come from a place where it is 'normal' for girls to be athletic. However, in Spain it was hard for me to understand that this is not always true. 

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    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

Sincerely, Spain

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