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    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020 /

    Voting in the U.S. elections from abroad may seem like a complicated process, but if you know where to get your information and what to submit, it doesn’t have to be! Follow these steps if you’re an American living overseas.

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  • Adapting

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020 /

    There are many experiences that you will have while traveling or living abroad, but one I bet you won’t be able to avoid is having people tell you what they think about the U.S.A.

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020 /

    When you arrive in Spain you will probably hear the word guiri and, more disconcertingly, it will probably be directed at you. What does this mean? Read more to find out!

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

    September 10, 2020 /

    When preparing to move abroad to Spain you may be worrying that you won’t be able to find any of your most-needed health and beauty products. Not to fear, we’ve done the hunting and gathered the prices for a lot…

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  • Adapting,  How to

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020 /

    Getting a haircut can be a stressful experience no matter where you, although doing so in Spain―in another language―can be even more intimidating. Fear not! With these tips you'll be a pro at the hair salon in no time!

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  • Language Learning

    Language-Learning: A Review of Preply

    September 3, 2020 /

    Are you looking for a way to improve your Spanish skills but you are not sure what is the next step? Have you been looking at online tutoring platforms but don’t know which one to choose? Here we review Preply.

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  • Balance,  Thriving

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020 /

    Just having to do mundane things in another place can me more difficult due to language and cultural differences. My experience is do what you can and rest when you can't do any more! Good luck!

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020 /

    We sat down with expat coach and psychologist Gabriela Encina to discuss expat anxiety, expat loneliness, getting professional support, and more. Here’s what we learned.

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Dani’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020 /

    Adapting is hard. In this post we share Claudia’s experience on adapting to a new culture, some ups and downs, and tips for finding your own way while living abroad in a new country.

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020 /

    Are you wondering how long it will take you to adapt to a new culture? Are you frustrated it hasn’t happened as quickly as you would have liked? In this post we dive in to what you should know about…

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  • Culture

    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020 /

    The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.

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Sincerely, Spain

We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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