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  • 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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    September 1, 2022

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    September 21, 2023

    Creating Home-Away-From-Home

    September 15, 2019
  • 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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    August 3, 2021

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    March 21, 2021

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    January 19, 2023

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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018
  • 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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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

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

    April 23, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021
  • 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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    April 10, 2018
  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Making Mistakes, but Just Wanting to Move on

    April 4, 2019 /

    One of the most frustration aspects of practicing a non-native language is how your mistakes can often be honed in on while your point is overlooked. In terms of having successful communication, I believe it’s often best to recognize mistakes but also move on.

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    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

    June 20, 2024

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    Accepting Others’ Journeys

    December 7, 2017

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

    December 14, 2023

    Expat Life in Barcelona

    October 26, 2021
  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    Why should I study abroad anyway?

    January 12, 2021

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    July 30, 2019

    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018
  • Thriving

    Thriving is Just Striving!

    March 7, 2019 /

    I’ve had the feeling for awhile now that we need to change the way in which we define ‘thriving’ and it turns out that my inkling has led me right back to the TRUE definition of ‘thriving’—I think you’ll be happily surprised!

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    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019

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

    June 6, 2026
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019 /

    Sending formal emails in your non-native language can be scary—trust me I’ve been there. After years of writing formal emails in Spanish, here are my top three tips to being successful without stressing too much.

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    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

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

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

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    January 19, 2023

    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019 /

    It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle, forward-thinking mentality that is so prevalent in our society. However, Dani’s recently found a mindful reflection practice to help her appreciate how far she’s come. Could it benefit you as well?

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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

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    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
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