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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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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
  • 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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    October 18, 2020

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020

    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024
  • 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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    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 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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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

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    February 1, 2018

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019
  • 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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    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 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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    What You Need to Know About the DELE Exam

    August 4, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Quitar el Miedo al Hablar

    January 24, 2021

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020
  • 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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    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • 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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    Take at least one course in Spanish!

    January 12, 2018

    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

    September 22, 2019

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018
  • 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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    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

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

    December 14, 2023

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 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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    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 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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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
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