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    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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    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018

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    January 1, 2019

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    May 20, 2021
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    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019 /

    When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.

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

    February 14, 2026

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Confessions: Moving Abroad Doesn’t Necessarily Get Easier

    July 21, 2020
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019 /

    The weather in Spain isn’t ALWAYS sunny. Check out this post and video to understand more about Spanish weather and how to thrive in its ever-changing climate

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    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019 /

    Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. This is Part II in a two part series where we get into the details about creating friendships in Spain. Today we are diving into how to make friends while being true to yourself.

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    August 9, 2018

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    January 1, 2019

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Food,  How to,  Thriving

    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019 /

    When in Spain there are A LOT of wine and wine-based drink options to choose from! Let us walk you through the most common ones and advise you on our favorites.

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    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
  • 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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    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019

    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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

    February 21, 2019

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • 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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    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

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

    April 7, 2020

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

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    September 15, 2019

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    November 15, 2018
  • 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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    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Spanish Expressions in Everyday Life: El Mundo es un Pañuelo

    September 13, 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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    September 12, 2019

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    August 8, 2019

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    December 1, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019 /

    Are you trying hard to appreciate life more but have a hard time finding ways to be grateful for what you have? Check out our top four moments when we believe you can appreciate life and how we do it!

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    January 1, 2019

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