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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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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

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

    September 7, 2021

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023
  • 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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    Going to the Movies in Spain

    June 11, 2019

    CIEE’s Teach English in Spain Programs

    September 4, 2018

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 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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    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019
  • 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: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 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: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026

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

    February 21, 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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    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020

    Understanding Spain’s Policy on Coronavirus

    June 30, 2020

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

    December 5, 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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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 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: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

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

    February 21, 2019
  • 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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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 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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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam

    August 6, 2020

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021
  • 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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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • 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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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    Teaching English with Auxiliares

    February 27, 2018

    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021
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