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  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    January 12, 2018

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    February 18, 2020
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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

    May 9, 2021

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

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

    September 8, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

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    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Cheeses

    May 25, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Weddings in Spain

    March 19, 2019

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

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    October 12, 2018

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    March 9, 2021

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    November 16, 2023
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We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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