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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018 /

    Making friends everywhere you go is hard! That's why I would consider myself to be a serial friender. What does that mean? Check out this article to see! 

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    December 31, 2020

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017 /

    Making friends is hard under normal circumstances and while living and travelling abroad can seem like an almost impossible task at times. Check out these three tips for making friends in different situations. 

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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020
  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad,  Living Abroad in Finland,  Thriving

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024 /

    Building communities is relevant for people at all stages of their abroad journey, but we've found it to be especially important as we navigate our lives as new parents. Here are some of the ways we're finding a sense of community as expats in Spain and Finland.

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    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022 /

    Is time spent living abroad 'real life'? What is 'real life,' anyway? In this post, Dani deep dives into her misconceptions of 'real life' and 'adulting' to answer the question of what her real life in Spain looks like.

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    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021 /

    Today we welcome guest writer, Gabriele, to the blog. After five years living abroad in Spain, she’s sharing with us the three biggest lessons she’s learned. Check them out here.

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    November 16, 2023

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    July 12, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021 /

    Abroad life on social media might seem amazing and beautiful. It might look exotic and different. However, these versions are filtered. That is why in this post we are diving in to three things people don’t tend to share about living abroad.

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    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021 /

    Do you feel like something's missing from your abroad experience? Like you just can't make the new friendships and connections you were hoping to find here in Spain? Maybe you're just not being creepy enough!

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    What to Expect When Pregnant in Spain

    February 22, 2024

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023
  • Preparing

    Five Reasons You Should Have an International Experience

    January 5, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about if you should go abroad or not? We think you should take the plunge and give it a go! Here is Claudia's take on having an international experience.

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    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    Understanding Spanish Public Workers: Oposiciones

    February 20, 2020

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    An Interview with Monta Lio (An Aussie-Spanish Band)

    May 26, 2020 /

    Dani interviews Pat Bryne and Fernando Durango of Monta Lio. In this exclusive interview, the pair shares about their experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and making their own unique fusion of music.

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    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Fitting In vs Staying True to Yourself While Abroad

    March 15, 2020 /

    Especially when you find yourself abroad, you might find that it isn’t always easy to find the balance between fitting in to what is happening around you and staying true to yourself. This article has 5 tips on how to do this.

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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    What does October 12th mean in Spain?

    October 12, 2018

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    Understanding when Spaniards don’t Speak English with You

    April 3, 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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    The Sanctuary Challenge: A Mental/Emotional Journey

    February 2, 2021

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018
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