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    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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  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

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    What You Should Know About Murcia

    March 10, 2019 /

    Have you ever visited the capital of the small autonomous region nestled between Andalusia and Valencia? If you, like many, have overlooked Murcia you really ought to reconsider!

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  • 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…

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  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Traveling

    March 5, 2019 /

    Will you be traveling in a Spanish-speaking country soon? If so, we recommend you learn (or brush up on) these important expressions for traveling in Spanish. From your flight to the hotel to the sightseeing, we’ve got you covered!

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  • Travel

    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019 /

    Are you wondering if you should plan your next trip with a backpack or a suitcase? Check out our considerations for knowing what type of luggage will best fit your travel plans!

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  • 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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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019 /

    Have you heard the expression no hay de que while studying, living, or traveling abroad in Spain and you are wondering what it means? Well look no further! Here we explain this Spanish expression and share how it’s used in…

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  • Culture,  Travel

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019 /

    Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary…

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  • 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…

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

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  • Travel

    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019 /

    The Cathedral in Córdoba, also often referred to as La Mezquita, is actually a two-for-one deal as you get to see a proper Catholic cathedral insight a Moorish mosque! It is a site that shouldn’t be missed during your wanderings…

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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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