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  • Confessions,  How to,  Living Abroad

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023 /

    The word ‘grief’ tends to make us think about the deep sadness that comes from a loved one dying. However, this is not the only kind of grief that exists. In this post, we take a deep dive into "ambiguous expat grief," a wide-ranging, confusing sense of loss that expats / immigrants experience.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023 /

    Every year we write a letter to the future year with some thoughts about the previous one and some things we want to keep in mind moving forward. This article focuses on Dani’s letter to 2023.

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    Dealing with Lockdown Productivity Frustrations

    May 21, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017
  • 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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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022
  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  How to,  Living Abroad

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

    September 1, 2022 /

    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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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Balance,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    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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    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Four Reasons Why You Need to Take Yourself on a Day Trip

    August 23, 2018

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • Balance,  Thriving

    The Artist’s Way Reflections

    December 7, 2021 /

    In this post we dive into our Creativity Cluster (Dani and Claudia + 5 others) reflections on ‘The Artist’s Way’ 12 week creativity course. If you are considering picking up this book / these practices, this is what we think you should know!

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    Being Friends with the Opposite Sex

    March 12, 2020

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Taking All Your Classes in Spanish

    January 19, 2018
  • Travel

    Los Miradores – Six Highly Recommended Viewpoints in Granada

    November 16, 2021 /

    There are tons of beautiful lookouts, or miradores, in Granada. Here are six of our favorites, three traditional options and three alternative options, that we would recommend checking out while visiting this Andalusian city.

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    Figuring Out What Kind of Traveler You Are

    September 7, 2017

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    August 17, 2018

    Integrating the Holiday Season into your Travel Plans

    December 24, 2019
  • Food,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 2021 /

    Have you heard of Oviedo before? This northern city is not only significant historically, today it is famous for its street art and sculptures. Check out this post for an overview and top things to see to help you plan a trip.

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    Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain

    November 12, 2020

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    How to: Make Spanish Tortilla de Patatas

    April 15, 2021
  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021 /

    Have you heard? Dani’s releasing her second book this week and it’s a collection of short stories all about expat life in Spain! Check out this post for the details and a tour of the stories’ Spanish destinations.

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    What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it

    August 13, 2020

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019

    The Acceptance of Homosexuality in Spain

    December 4, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021 /

    Have you thought about how you're going to manage your banking transactions and international transfers while living in Spain? Read our top four recommendations for managing finances during a short-term stay.

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    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021 /

    Do you feel like something's missing from your abroad experience? Like you just can't make the new friendships and connections you were hoping to find here in Spain? Maybe you're just not being creepy enough!

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018
  • Culture,  Travel

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021 /

    Antoni Gaudí is perhaps the most prolific architect from Spain. If you’re visiting Barcelona (or a few other places around Cataluña and the rest of Spain) you’ll want to know his story, influences, and legacy!

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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

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    January 18, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Cáceres

    May 19, 2019
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