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  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Languages of Spain: An Introduction

    June 16, 2020 /

    Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.

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    December 16, 2018

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    January 7, 2020

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

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

    September 7, 2021

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020 /

    One of the things we don’t tend to talk about is who/where to go if you are having mental health issues when living or studying abroad This list of resources should help you get started on finding the help you are looking for.

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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

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    May 18, 2023

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    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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    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • 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: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019
  • 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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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • 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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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Culture,  Food

    Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes

    May 7, 2020 /

    Are you looking for healthy Spanish recipes that are also relatively easy to make? In this list we have put together a list of some of our favorite Spanish foods and where you can find authentic recipes for them.

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    February 4, 2020

    Different Regions in Spain

    January 30, 2020

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    January 7, 2020
  • Balance,  Food

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020 /

    The Mediterranean diet is one of the things we love about Spain. But how are you supposed to maintain this diet despite everything else going on in everyday life. Check out this post for our top five tips for sticking to the plan!

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    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

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    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017
  • 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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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

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    May 4, 2021

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017
  • 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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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    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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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
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