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    Indie Books You Should Read

    August 17, 2023 /

    Please Note: This post contains affiliate links to products, which means that we may receive a commission for purchases. For more information, see our disclosures here. Thanks for your support!   Dear Michael, Given the release of my debut women’s fiction novel at the start of this month, Claudia and I have been discussing reading and books more than usual. When she mentioned that she’s doing a lot more reading on her new Kindle these days and would like some recommendations for quality self-published or small press books, we quickly realized that this is a topic that may interest you as well. Today’s post is not specific to life abroad,…

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    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021 /

    In this post we dive into our Creativity Cluster (Dani and Claudia + 5 others) reflections on ‘The Artist’s Way’ 12 week creativity course. If you are considering picking up this book / these practices, this is what we think you should know!

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    Have you heard? Dani’s releasing her second book this week and it’s a collection of short stories all about expat life in Spain! Check out this post for the details and a tour of the stories’ Spanish destinations.

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    Top 5 Books that Changed my Perspective in 2020

    March 4, 2021 /

    We love to read and every year we read tens of books. However, in 2020 Claudia had the opportunity to branch out from her normal fiction genre and explore other types of books. These are her top 5 most impactful books of last year.

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021 /

    Trust me, I get that it is hard to go out and meet people when you just want to curl up with a book but I am also such a good 'faker' that many times I (apparently) appear to love it. Here are my tips! 

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    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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    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

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    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

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    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

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    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.

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