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  • 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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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020
  • 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: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 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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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • Thriving

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020 /

    Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.

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    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020 /

    What kind of professional are you? Read about Claudia's confession that she is a bit of a workaholic, and how she is also taking some actions to find balance. 

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018
  • 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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    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

    December 14, 2023

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021

    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

    July 30, 2019
  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018
  • 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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    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods

    December 21, 2021

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • 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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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018
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