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  • Language Learning

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

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    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    What’s the Difference Between a Spanish Coach and a Spanish Teacher?

    October 31, 2024
  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018
  • Culture

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019 /

    It seems like coffee has an important role to play all around the world. However, we have experience of living the importance of coffee in Spain. Are you interested in finding out what we have personally discovered…?

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    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018

    How to: Tapas in Granada

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    November 7, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019

    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

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    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

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

    September 7, 2021
  • Thriving

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019 /

    I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2018)

    January 4, 2018

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019 /

    It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle, forward-thinking mentality that is so prevalent in our society. However, Dani’s recently found a mindful reflection practice to help her appreciate how far she’s come. Could it benefit you as well?

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

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

    September 1, 2022
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