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    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024 /

    Building communities is relevant for people at all stages of their abroad journey, but we've found it to be especially important as we navigate our lives as new parents. Here are some of the ways we're finding a sense of community as expats in Spain and Finland.

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    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

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    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

    December 31, 2020
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021 /

    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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    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021 /

    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.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    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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    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021 /

    In the weird world we currently live in, you may feel isolated need to consider creative ways to feel connected. We’ve got lots of tips for where you can find community online and how you can make new friends—virtually.

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    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

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    May 18, 2023

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    April 13, 2023
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020 /

    In this post, we review and provide insight on everything the book At Home Anywhere has to offer. It’s likely a good fit for you, whether you’re moving abroad or not.

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    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

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    October 4, 2018

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Culture

    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019 /

    It seems like coffee has an important role to play all around the world. However, we have experience of living the importance of coffee in Spain. Are you interested in finding out what we have personally discovered…?

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    February 2, 2020

    What you should know about Washington Irving

    June 10, 2018

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    November 16, 2023
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Volunteer in Spain

    January 25, 2018 /

    Have you thought about how you will make an impact on your new community. Check out this article for Claudia's tips on how to volunteer when abroad in Spain! 

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    November 19, 2020

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    February 16, 2021

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We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

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