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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021 /

    Periods are something that will happen no matter where you are in the world yet they can feel strange when traveling or living abroad. In this post we dive into what you want to know about handling your period while in Spain.

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Temas Tabúes

    March 21, 2021

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019
  • Adapting

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

    September 17, 2020 /

    There are many experiences that you will have while traveling or living abroad, but one I bet you won’t be able to avoid is having people tell you what they think about the U.S.A.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

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

    April 7, 2020

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020 /

    Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.

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    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019
  • Thriving,  Travel

    How to: Talk on the Phone in Spanish

    February 13, 2020 /

    Talking on the phone in a foreign language can be scary. That is why today we are sharing our top tips for how to talk on the phone in Spanish!

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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    Are You Fluent In Spanish?

    November 9, 2021
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018

    An Introduction to the Spanish Political System

    June 25, 2020

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020 /

    Are you thinking about moving abroad but you are not sure what the job situation is like in Spain? This introduction will give you a brief idea of what you will find here.

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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

    April 15, 2021

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019
  • 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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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    What to Expect from Spanish Bikers

    May 1, 2018

    Best Sites for Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 8, 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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    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021
  • Thriving

    Dealing with FOMO while abroad

    June 20, 2019 /

    It is easy to get caught up in things while you are spending time abroad and want to do everything.. however, that is not always possible. Check out our top four tips for dealing with FOMO abroad in this article!

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Creating a Friendship with Someone who doesn’t Speak the Same Language

    October 11, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019 /

    Have you noticed that people seem to be in the streets all the time in Spain? Is it hard for you to adapt to? In this article we dive into our top tips for taking advantage of this lifestyle.

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
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