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  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020
  • Travel

    Traveling by Train through Spain

    August 29, 2019 /

    Are you curious about traveling around Spain by train? This post goes into the basics about how you can use trains while visiting or living in Spain and some tips for how to make them fit your plans.

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    An Introduction to ETA (Basque Separatist Terrorism)

    May 27, 2021

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Estepona

    June 30, 2019
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel on a Budget

    August 27, 2019 /

    Traveling doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg—in fact, we’d argue that these money-saving tips will actually make your traveling experience BETTER! Check out our sixteen stellar tips for traveling on a budget.

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    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019 /

    There's no one-size-fits-all answer to packing. However, with these five tips from a seasoned long-stay traveler, you will be well on your way!

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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

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

    September 10, 2019

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

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    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019
  • 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: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019

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

    November 23, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019 /

    In the province of Granada, Motril can be found on the seaside and is know as being the capital of Costa del Sol or the Sun Coast. In this post we dive into our top-sees for the region!

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    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 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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    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019

    How Life Abroad Has Shifted my Perspective

    January 23, 2020

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Living Abroad in Finland,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Helsinki

    June 9, 2019 /

    Wondering about Helsinki in Finland and why you should visit (hint, you should!)? Check out this article for our top tips on what to see and what traditional pastry to try!

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024
  • 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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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Restaurants

    April 30, 2019 /

    Traveling in a Spanish-speaking country and need to brush up on some Spanish before you head out for dinner tonight? We’ve got you covered!

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    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021
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