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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’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 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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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020
  • 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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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

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

    May 4, 2021

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021
  • 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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    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018
  • 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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    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019

    Are You Fluent In Spanish?

    November 9, 2021

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025
  • 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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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017
  • 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

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023
  • 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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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
  • 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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    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    A Sunset in Southern Spain (A Short Story)

    May 31, 2020

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • 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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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

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

    September 1, 2022

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025
  • 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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    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023
  • 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: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
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