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    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018 /

    Hosting the holidays is a big responsibility wherever you are, but it can be extra intimidating if you’ll be doing it for the first time while abroad! Dani dishes on her honest-to-goodness feelings about this and shares some tips as well.

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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018 /

    Today we are sharing an interview that Dani and Claudia did with Charlotte, an intern at a language school in Ronda. We talk about what it is like to live abroad in Spain and give tips for immersing yourself.

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    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

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

    April 7, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019
  • Culture,  Preparing

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018 /

    The way a culture sees different types of people varies every where you go. Join us as we discover how Spain accepts homosexuality both from a legal and social standpoint.

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    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018 /

    If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!

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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018 /

    When I set out to track my time in order to improve productivity, I did not expect to revisit a lesson about the importance of spending time nourishing both the body and spirit with food.

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    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017

    Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa

    April 4, 2026
  • Adapting,  Study Abroad

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018 /

    While failing an exam might seem like a big deal back home, it might just have less importance where you are living abroad in Spain. Want to know why?

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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018

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

    April 7, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Cartagena

    November 18, 2018 /

    Despite being an unknown travel destination to many, Cartagena has always been an important port city filled with history and beautiful surrounding beaches.

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    What you should know about Lanjarón

    September 9, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    “Echar un Polvo” vs. “Estar Hecho Polvo”

    June 22, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018 /

    Are you wondering what role coffee plays in Spain? This article dives into the coffee culture that can be seen in this country. Trust us, you’ll love it as much as the Spaniards do!

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    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021
  • Thriving

    A Letter to the Parents of Travelers

    November 1, 2018 /

    We recognize that this travel and/or live abroad journey isn’t always easy on the family and loved ones we leave behind. To honor that, today we’re looking at the experience from the perspective of Dani’s parents.

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    March 8, 2018

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    March 21, 2026

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    October 25, 2018
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