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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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017
  • 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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    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

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    July 13, 2018
  • 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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    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021
  • 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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    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018

    Día de Santiago in Spain

    July 21, 2019
  • 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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    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 2019

    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024
  • 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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    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018

    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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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020
  • 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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    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020
  • 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: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018
  • 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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    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020
  • 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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    September 3, 2019

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    December 3, 2019

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 2018
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