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    You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English

    September 12, 2026 /

    Explore the delicate balance of wanting to feel integrated in Spain, while also sometimes preferring to seek out English-language specialists with guest writer, Ross of Your Mate Pat.

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    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    How I Survive Spain’s Fish with Bones

    February 5, 2019
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    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026 /

    Guest writer and photographer in Spain, Julia, shares all of her tips on how to make a family photo session with a toddler successful. Learn why shorter sessions return the best photos and what parents can do to create a positive experience for all.

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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

    Using a Public Bathroom in Spain

    October 29, 2020

    Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)

    February 14, 2026
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026 /

    Dani shares her thoughts on 'balance,' why the term isn't resonating at this stage in her life, and which new guiding term is serving her better today.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
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    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025 /

    A lot has changed since we started Sincerely, Spain back in 2017. As we updated our bios for the blog, we felt called to dive deeper into how we're redefining ourselves in our current life chapters and what resources are supporting us in the process.

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    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022 /

    Is time spent living abroad 'real life'? What is 'real life,' anyway? In this post, Dani deep dives into her misconceptions of 'real life' and 'adulting' to answer the question of what her real life in Spain looks like.

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    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
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    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021 /

    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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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
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    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021 /

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS! As we close our fourth year of running Sincerely, Spain we invite you to celebrate with us and check out some of the new resources and changes we have coming up.

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    October 6, 2020

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    October 3, 2017
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    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021 /

    Over the four years we’ve run Sincerely, Spain we’ve grown and learned a lot. Here are six of the most important lessons that the adventure of running this blog together has taught us.

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    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021 /

    In today’s guest post, Usha shares about the challenges and benefits of moving abroad. From the noisy metropolis of Mumbai to the (comparatively) quiet London, Usha opens up about the ups and downs of international living.

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021 /

    Sometimes, living abroad can make you feel like your "two selves" are always at odds. However, it's important to reflect and embrace that maybe that's just the person you are! These are Dani’s thoughts over the past four years.

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    Living in Spanish is Tiring

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021 /

    For those of you who know me personally, it shouldn’t surprise you that I am a self-proclaiming bubble liver. But what does that really mean? Check out this post to see how I feel about living in a bubble.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017
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    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021 /

    Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.

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