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    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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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

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

    January 7, 2020

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 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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    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020
  • 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020
  • 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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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

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    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 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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    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020 /

    No one really knows how to deal with these uncertain times. That is why we have put together this list of 13 things that we are currently doing to keep positive and moving forward in our lives.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Adapting

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020 /

    The words we use—but also the way in which we use them—matter! This post dives into three of the aspects of language we should pay attention to in order to communicate more effectively.

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    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Sending Letters and Postcards

    October 6, 2020

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 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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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

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    September 21, 2023

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018
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