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Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland
Please Note: This post contains paid links to products, which means that we have received compensation for their inclusion. For more information, see our disclosures here. Thanks for your support! Dear Hanna, I know, this is a blog about living abroad and thriving in Spain, right? Well, four years ago I decided that I wasn’t going to live in Spain any more and chose to pick up my life once again and more to Finland. Now, over three and a half years later, I am still here and enjoying my life in a way I never really expected to. I haven’t talked about life in Finland much, but I…
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Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!
Dear Chantal, If you’ve been following the Sincerely, Spain blog for a while, you know I have more than eight years of experience when it comes to expat life in Spain. You know that Claudia and I can speak as authorities on the subject but let me tell you—it is still really hard to make new friends! At the beginning of 2022, my husband and I moved away from Granada and into a beautiful new location. As much as I love it, finding myself in a Spanish town where I knew no one has really forced me out of my comfort zone. For the first time in a long time,…
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Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain
Today we welcome to the blog guest writer, Christopher Nye to talk about the top three things he recommends you consider before relocating to Spain long-term.
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3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain
Today we welcome guest writer, Gabriele, to the blog. After five years living abroad in Spain, she’s sharing with us the three biggest lessons she’s learned. Check them out here.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods
Food is such an important way to celebrate in Spain and Christmas time is no different. In this post we share a beginner’s guide to traditional Christmas foods in Spain and share resources where you can find out more.
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Spending the Holidays Away from Home
The Christmas season is typically a time of joy and good cheer, but it can be difficult to feel that way when you're getting ready to spend the holidays far away from home. Not to worry! We know how it is and we're happy to share some tips for keeping the season bright.
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Expat Life in Logroño
Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Nina Bosken. Nina shares her experiences about moving abroad to Spain and making a home for herself in Logroño, La Rioja.
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3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad
Abroad life on social media might seem amazing and beautiful. It might look exotic and different. However, these versions are filtered. That is why in this post we are diving in to three things people don’t tend to share about living abroad.
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Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)
Whether you’ll be in Spain for a short or long time, there’s a good chance you’ll need to ask for directions. Check out this guide with tons of tips, vocab, and things you should know.
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Expat Life in Barcelona
Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Chloe, a British expat who now finds herself living in Barcelona. She shares some of her favorite things to do in the city and why Barcelona is a great place to live as an expat.
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Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)
Periods are something that will happen no matter where you are in the world yet they can feel strange when traveling or living abroad. In this post we dive into what you want to know about handling your period while in Spain.
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Maneuvering Menopause Abroad
Maneuvering menopause anywhere can be challenging, but going through this stage of life can be even more complicated and isolating for women experiencing it while living abroad. Today’s post comes from Jane Ordaz, “The Menopausal Expat,” who shares her insights on it all.
