Tag: Moving Abroad
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How to Find a School in Spain for a Tween and Teen
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a book called, How to Find a School in Spain for a Tween and Teen in three easy steps? Surprise, that book doesn’t exist, so el esposo and I have had to ride the struggle bus to find schools for our kids here in Spain. I am happy…
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The (Unexpected) Benefits of Being an Author in Spain
I’ve always believed that authors were rock stars. Fun fact, here in Spain, it seems authors definitely fall in the celebrity category. We’re not exactly talking Beyoncé or Rafael Nadal status, but they definitely receive mad respect. I’ve only been here for about a month and I’ve already experienced some unexpected and delightful benefits from…
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We Found Our New Home in Spain!
I am so happy to report that we found our new home in Spain, and today is moving day! But you know I have to start from the beginning and tell you how it all came together. It’s a good story. Where We Started When I last wrote, we were in the thick of house…
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We Made it to Spain! (But Just Barely)
Can you hear my sigh of relief? Two weeks ago today, we made it to Spain and I’m finally rested and calm enough to share how it all it went down. Note, it wasn’t pretty. First of all, what I’m about to share hopefully will not make you change your minds or opinions about me.…
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Moving Abroad with a Family: Teens and Tweens Edition
Moving abroad with a family is not the same as moving abroad as a single person or with your boo. It’s hard to upend your life, leave friends and family behind, and start over in a new country no matter what, but when you have a teenager and a tween in tow, the challenges get…
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How I Stay Inspired to Move Abroad
Moving abroad at mid-life is not for the faint of heart. Moving abroad with two kids in the middle of a global pandemic can feel 100 percent overwhelming. Every day there is a new challenge or a new obstacle that pops up, and if I didn’t have my go-to sources for inspiration, I probably would…
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Fantasy or Feasible: Can I Open a Multicultural Bookstore in Spain?
Psst. I have a secret to tell you. I’ve always wanted to open my own bookstore. If you know me in real life or simply as the personality behind this blog, or the host of the My American Meltingpot podcast, this probably doesn’t come as a huge surprise. After all, I love books. But not…
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What to Take and What to Leave When Moving Abroad
The cat is out of the bag. We’re moving to Spain. *hooray!* But now comes the really hard part of transporting a life, and deciding what to pack when we move abroad. It’s not a process for the faint of heart. Can I Marie Kondo My Whole Life? I’m walking around my house these days…
