Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

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Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Losing An Old Friend in a New City

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My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home. 
Three Places to Explore Alone

Three Places to Explore Alone

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My tips for learning about your new city solo. 
How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

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I swore I'd never return to Madrid, but life had other plans for me.
Trusting Your Travel Gut

Trusting Your Travel Gut

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Sometimes, not wanting to travel is more than just "cold feet."
Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

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What I learned working abroad—and how it's changed me. 
Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

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I used to live for plans. Now, nothing excites me more than the unknown.
Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

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Learning a new language is one of the advantages of working abroad.
Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

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When I joined the Women's March in Madrid, I had three young girls in mind. 
Camino de Santiago: A First-timers Tips for a Short Trek

Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek

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Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how. 
At the Three-Month Mark

At the Three-Month Mark

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Daily, I teeter between feeling like a madrileño and like I just arrived in Spain last week.
3 Reasons You Should Use an Au Pair Agency

3 Reasons You Should Use an Au Pair Agency

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Why using an agency to find a job can alter your experience abroad. 
Escaping the Nine-to-Five Grind

Escaping the Nine-to-Five Grind

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I wanted to go abroad, but I didn't want to teach English. Here's what I did instead. 
A Tourists Role at Historically Sensitive Sites

A Tourist's Role at Historically Sensitive Sites

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Before you take a selfie, take a step back.
How to Survive as a Language Assistant in Spain

How to Survive as a Language Assistant in Spain

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Spain's Auxiliar de Conversacion program may not be for everyone. 
Finding My True Identity Abroad

Finding My True Identity Abroad

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Audrey seeks out her Basque heritage in Spain, and finds what was missing all along. 
Moving Abroad With Your Partner? Read This First.

Moving Abroad With Your Partner? Read This First.

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No travelling couple is immune to these four firestarters. 
Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

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What I once thought was necessary—and why I'm questioning if I'll need them when I return home.
Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

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Getting used to a Spanish schedule was a struggle, until I decided to let go.
Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

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Breaking down the successes and challenges of living abroad as a duo.

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