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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020 /

    Every year we write a letter to the future year with some thoughts about the previous year and some things we want to think about for the following one. This article focuses on Claudia’s letter to 2021.

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    October 10, 2019

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    March 26, 2020

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    August 31, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020 /

    This year hasn’t been easy for any of us and holiday times can highlight the ups and downs. In this post Claudia dives into her 2020 holiday experience and what she is doing to keep it bright.

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    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020 /

    The holidays are bound to feel different this year. As such, we wanted to share with you how we’ll be celebrating and making the season bright regardless. This post covers Dani’s plans.

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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020 /

    It’s the time of the year when many people are preparing to celebrate, to spend time with family. This year, however, I must confess that I am feeling a little be vulnerable, far away from home. Here are three things I am feeling.

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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

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    April 30, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020 /

    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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    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

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    December 28, 2021
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020 /

    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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    October 1, 2020

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    July 26, 2020

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    January 21, 2020
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

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    November 17, 2020

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  • Living Abroad

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020 /

    This short story, written by our very own Dani, is a snapshot of the life of Laura, a British expat living in Southern Spain during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018

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    August 1, 2019
  • Adapting,  Confessions

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020 /

    The current pandemic has created lockdown situations around the globe, but each has been a bit different. Here, Dani shares about her personal experience (logistically, emotionally, and mentally) living in Spain under lockdown.

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

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    October 13, 2020

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020 /

    Poco a poco is not only a good Spanish expression to learn, it’s also an approach to life that is particularly relevant during these uncertain times.

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    July 26, 2020

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    August 13, 2019
  • 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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    May 20, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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    December 6, 2018
  • Culture

    What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina

    April 5, 2020 /

    In honor of the beginning of Holy Week, we bring you an interview with a Spaniard on what this week and its traditions mean to her and her family.

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    May 11, 2021

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    April 6, 2018
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