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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

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    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018
  • 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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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019 /

    Have you made a massive cultural faux pas and are wondering what to do now? Are you worried about accidentally offending someone while abroad? Check out these three tips to help you get through the rough moments!

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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

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  • 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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    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 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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    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

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    March 10, 2020

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    ‘Adulting’ While Abroad

    May 16, 2019 /

    ‘Adulting’ isn’t always fun or easy and it can feel even more frustrating when you’re living abroad. However, you can look at it much like culture shock and this provides some comfort!

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    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Six Lessons Learned from Teaching English

    May 2, 2019 /

    They say that teaching is the best way to learn and my experience has proven that cliche to be right. Here I’m sharing some life lessons teaching English has taught me.

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    12 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language through TV & Movies

    April 25, 2024

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • Travel

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019 /

    Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.

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    August 20, 2017

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    July 20, 2018

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    July 18, 2017
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019 /

    There are words that you will hear every day while you are in Spain and vale is one of them. This post dives a little bit deeper into what vale means in Spain and how Spaniards use it in every day language.

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    June 22, 2018

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021
  • Thriving

    The Power of Perspective

    April 18, 2019 /

    Have you ever thought about how changing your perspective could change your reality? I think you should!

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    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024

    Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency

    March 20, 2025

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019 /

    Working with other people can be difficult wherever you are. However, while intercultural teams can be wonderful, they can also be more difficult. That is why we are sharing our top tips for working with Spanish teams!

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    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how you are going to find your favorite food and drink places while living abroad in Spain? Consider these three tips to help you feel more integrated into your home away from home.

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
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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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