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  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020 /

    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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    May 11, 2021

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    February 25, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020 /

    Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.

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    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020 /

    I’m on the move again and realizing that while I’ve picked up some good tips, moving for the 8th time isn’t necessarily all that easier than the first time. Check out my story to see more about what I’ve learned.

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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020 /

    The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

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    June 28, 2021

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    April 13, 2023
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020 /

    Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.

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    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020
  • Thriving,  Travel

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020 /

    Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!

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    October 17, 2019

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    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    December 10, 2020

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    March 5, 2020

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    July 8, 2018
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting

    May 22, 2018
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    March 7, 2026
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

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    October 29, 2020
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    June 13, 2019

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017
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