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  • How to,  Language Learning

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020 /

    Language-learning can be a life-long commitment. In this post we unpack the reasons why we take a long-term approach and believe you should, too!

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    January 14, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020 /

    The exploration of Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere continues in this post as Dani shares excerpts from her journal in which she answers some of the book’s reflection questions.

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    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

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    February 22, 2024

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Thriving

    Don’t Ignore Your Body’s “Check Engine Lights”

    April 23, 2020 /

    Just like our cars are programed to warn us when something’s not right, our bodies do the same! If you find you have trouble paying attention to these warning, check out this advice.

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    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024

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    August 23, 2018

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    October 13, 2017

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    March 20, 2025

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Balance,  Culture,  Thriving

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020 /

    Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into  friendships according to Spanish gender norms. 

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    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

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

    September 10, 2019

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    July 19, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

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    July 19, 2018

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021
  • 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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    November 27, 2018

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    December 11, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

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

    May 4, 2021
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021

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

    February 21, 2019
  • 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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    May 9, 2021

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    August 18, 2020

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 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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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

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