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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Dani’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Claudia’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020
  • How to,  Travel

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020 /

    Every length of trip calls for a different packing strategy. Do you know the questions to ask yourself in order to master this process? This article dives into those questions, outlines example packing lists, and includes a VIDEO demo.

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    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020 /

    What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.

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    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Culture

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020 /

    Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.

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    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019
  • 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: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018
  • Language Learning

    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020 /

    There are many, many different ways to learn a language. In this post, we share the seven reasons we believe you should take private, one-on-one lessons.

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    Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence

    September 27, 2018

    What Does “Buen Provecho” Mean?

    August 3, 2018

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Pensar en Español

    April 25, 2021
  • 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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    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020
  • Adapting

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020 /

    Everyone deals with situations differently. One of my responses to stress is anxiety, even when I am supposed to be ‘living my best life’ while abroad and today I want to talk about how I handle the situation.

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

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

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020

    My Experience at a Play in Spain

    September 8, 2019

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020 /

    Have you found yourself talking to friends or family for the first time in years? Are you frustrated by conversations that you are having? Check out our three top tips on how to empathize with people during these uncertain times.

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    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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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
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