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    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018 /

    Freaking out because you just realized you don’t know if you can get your prescriptions filled in Spain? Don’t panic; I may have the trick you need to take care of all of your medications before you leave.

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    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

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    April 16, 2019

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  • Adapting

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018 /

    Spend a bit of time in Spain and you’ll notice that so many people seems to choose walking over traveling by car or even public transportation. What’s up with that? Lace up your shoes and let me walk you through it.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    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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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018 /

    Needing to pay back student loans can feel like an obstacle standing between you and your dream of moving to Spain but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my secret on how I’ve been able to manage it.

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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018 /

    As if there’s not enough to think about when preparing to move abroad, you really ought to prep your banking situation back home if you want to avoid stress, hassle, and fees in Spain. With these tips, though, we’ve got you covered!

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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Logroño

    June 24, 2018 /

    If you like wine and lovely scenery, there’s no better place to visit than Logroño! Thanks to Expat Jake, we’ve got all the insider tips you’ll need to plan your trip. Check it out!

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    What You Need to Know about Valladolid

    February 11, 2018

    Day trips from Barcelona

    July 7, 2020

    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

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

    June 22, 2018 /

    In this expressions article, we’re taking a look at these two idiomatic expressions you don’t want to mix up! Be sure to get your ‘dusty’ Spanish slang correct by checking out the details.

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    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018 /

    We can’t always be in a perfect place (emotionally or physically) all the time. See where Claudia is in accepting her own personal journey will living abroad in Spain in this article.

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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018 /

    Are you going to be celebrating your birthday while abroad? Is a good Spanish friend of your turning a year older and you're not sure how they do birthdays in Spain? This article has got you covered!

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    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

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

    November 23, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018
  • Travel

    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018 /

    San Juan (observed on June 23rd) is a special celebration at the start of every summer. Learn about the roots of this festival as well as the traditions you can encounter all around Spain at this time of year!

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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018 /

    Life is a journey and we don’t always feel comfortable with where we’re at along the way. Today Dani opens up about how her life feels messy and overwhelming, but she’s working through it.

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    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020
  • Culture

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018 /

    For English-speakers, Washington Irving is best known as the author of short stories like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” but here in Spain he is loved for his historical works that put Spain back on the map.

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    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Who is Federico García Lorca

    February 25, 2020

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019
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