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Top 5 Books that Changed my Perspective in 2020
We love to read and every year we read tens of books. However, in 2020 Claudia had the opportunity to branch out from her normal fiction genre and explore other types of books. These are her top 5 most impactful…
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Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble
For those of you who know me personally, it shouldn’t surprise you that I am a self-proclaiming bubble liver. But what does that really mean? Check out this post to see how I feel about living in a bubble.
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Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes
In the fourth episode of the Cómo Aprender Español video series we sit down with David Peter from Your Spanish Guide to discuss some common Spanish expressions and where they come from.
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What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?
If you’ve been in Spain for awhile now, you might have heard the expression “Tirar la casa por la ventana” but what does it mean? In this post we dive into the details and share two examples to help you…
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The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions
Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).
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How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online
In the weird world we currently live in, you may feel isolated need to consider creative ways to feel connected. We’ve got lots of tips for where you can find community online and how you can make new friends—virtually.
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Confessions: My Life is in English
Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.
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What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad
Winter is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere but it seems like more than ever SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is part of daily life. Are you feeling tired or down? Not like yourself? Could it be that…
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Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad
Living abroad isn't always sunshine and roses. Just like at home, you'll have your good days and bad days, but it's important to recognize this so that you're capable of getting yourself through it when this happens.
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The Sanctuary Challenge: The Logistics
We have already discussed the mental and emotional things we have been going through with the Sanctuary Challenge but this post focuses on how we’ve done it. Check it out for our logistics to making this work!
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The Sanctuary Challenge: A Mental/Emotional Journey
Dani and Claudia have been experimenting with the Sanctuary Challenge—a 60 day challenge where we try to make ourselves and our homes a place of sanctuary. We are about halfway through and this is what we are thinking.
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How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad
If you’re feeling resistance from family members who are unsupportive about your choice to move abroad, you are not alone! We’ve got four tips to help you maneuver and master these tough conversations.