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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020 /

    Important life events and major changes often cause us to shift our perspective and life abroad has been no different for Dani. Read about how learning Spanish, teaching English, and living in Spain has changed her.

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    Traveling with a little one under 6 months

    August 22, 2024

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
  • Preparing

    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020 /

    Are you wondering what your options are for teaching English in Spain? Teaching at an English academy might just be one of your best options. Read this article for five things you need to know before you start!

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    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?

    January 2, 2020

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019
  • 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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    Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe

    July 26, 2020

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021
  • 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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    What is tinto de verano?

    July 31, 2018

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021
  • 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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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021
  • 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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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Food Edition

    November 17, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020
  • 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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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 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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    Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)

    June 6, 2026

    Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting

    May 24, 2018

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 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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    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019 /

    There are many ways to learn a language, but using primary source entertainment is one of the most fun ones! Check out this article for different ideas of what to engage with.

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

    May 26, 2020

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • Living Abroad

    Finding an Apartment in Spain

    August 11, 2019 /

    Interested in hearing a true first-hand account of finding an apartment (room to rent) here in Spain? Here’s the story of and insights from Dani’s first apartment-hunt in Granada.

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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019
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