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  • Adapting,  Culture

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018 /

    Planning a summer getaway to Spain? Make sure to keep in mind that all but the largest cities shut down a bit during these months—especially August. Wondering what to expect?

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

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  • Food,  Preparing,  Travel

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018 /

    As you are exploring Spain you will probably want to take advantage of all the delicious food options. Join us as we dive in to pintxos in Bilbao and take away our top tips for enjoy them as much as possible!

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    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

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    July 11, 2019

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    October 18, 2021
  • Travel

    The Feria de Málaga

    July 22, 2018 /

    Looking for a fun festival this August? Check out all the Feria de Málaga has to offer—from the city center to the fairgrounds, you won’t be left bored!

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    January 13, 2019

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    July 16, 2020

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  • Balance,  How to,  Thriving

    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018 /

    While teaching abroad in Spain as an auxiliar you may find you have a lot of time on your hands. This article offers some insights on how you can make the most of that—as a teacher and human being in general!

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

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    November 3, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    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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    July 19, 2018

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019
  • 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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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • 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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    May 8, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017
  • 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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    January 14, 2021

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    October 27, 2017

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  • 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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    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

    December 14, 2023

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    April 11, 2024
  • 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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    September 23, 2018

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    March 29, 2018

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    February 10, 2019
  • 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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    October 3, 2019

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    March 18, 2021
  • 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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    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020
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