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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

    May 9, 2019 /

    Are you trying hard to appreciate life more but have a hard time finding ways to be grateful for what you have? Check out our top four moments when we believe you can appreciate life and how we do it!

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    Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?

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    My First Time…At an Intercambio

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019 /

    Are you wondering how you are going to find your favorite food and drink places while living abroad in Spain? Consider these three tips to help you feel more integrated into your home away from home.

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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

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    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018
  • 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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    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019 /

    Starting off a new year with a letter is a great way to get your thoughts together about what you want to achieve during the following 365 days. Check out Claudia’s letter to 2019 to understand what she is going for this year.

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Thriving

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019 /

    From Dani and Claudia here at Sincerely, Spain, we would like to wish you a wonderful start to 2019. And to support you on your study and live abroad journeys we would like to offer you a special coaching offer.

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    What is SAD and How it Impacts Your Life Abroad

    February 11, 2021

    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2019)

    December 27, 2018 /

    In this letter to a new year, Dani reflects on the wild ride that was 2018 and delves into what she’s looking forward to in 2019.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani)

    January 4, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018 /

    Hosting the holidays is a big responsibility wherever you are, but it can be extra intimidating if you’ll be doing it for the first time while abroad! Dani dishes on her honest-to-goodness feelings about this and shares some tips as well.

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    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Insights into Daily Life: An Interview

    December 11, 2018 /

    Today we are sharing an interview that Dani and Claudia did with Charlotte, an intern at a language school in Ronda. We talk about what it is like to live abroad in Spain and give tips for immersing yourself.

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    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018 /

    If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!

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    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Expressions: ¿Qué tal…?

    February 11, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

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    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018 /

    If you ever wonder if traveling can impact your ‘real life,’ look no further. Our guest writers from Sippin’ Sangria are giving us their top tips for how to use your travel experience in the real world.

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

    December 24, 2020

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018

    Happy New Year!

    January 1, 2019
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