expat life in spain 5 things to note

Expat Life in Spain: 5 Things to Note

I knew expat life in Spain would bring my life tons of changes, but some of the more impactful are actually the simpler things. There are always going to be quirks to moving to a new place, no matter where it is. Living in Spain brings new changes almost daily! Most of them are welcome and fun, others not so…

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not renewing as auxiliar de conversacion

I’m Not Renewing as an Auxiliar de Conversacion

This will come as a shock to many, but I have chosen not to renew for a third year as an Auxiliar de Conversacion. I made this decision after lots of thought and reflection, and while I struggled with it at first, I know this is what’s best for me.  Why I’m Not Renewing I didn’t have a plan when…

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expat life spanish words to know

Expat Life: Spanish Words to Know Before Moving to Spain

If you’re planning on a move to Spain, I’d recommend you learn some of the lingo before you get here. Think your high school Spanish is enough? Maybe. But I’m 99% sure you didn’t learn most of these Spanish words! If you’ve been following along for awhile then you probably know by now that Spanish was my first language. I…

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