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    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019 /

    This ‘castle’ is really more of an outdoor wonderland built in homage to Christopher Columbus and his explorations. The perfect hour-long outing for travelers of any age on the southern (Costa de Sol) coast!

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    February 24, 2019

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    February 27, 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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    December 13, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.

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    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

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

    September 1, 2022
  • 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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    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

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    May 5, 2020
  • Thriving

    Merry Christmas!!

    December 25, 2018 /

    Nothing too in-depth today, simply wishing you a merry Christmas, where ever the holidays may find you!

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    September 27, 2018

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    February 15, 2018
  • Culture

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018 /

    We’ve told you an awful lot about this festive time of year, but a picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy this more visual representation and insights into Spain at Christmas time.

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    Flamenco Traditions in Spain

    March 5, 2020

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    March 26, 2019

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021
  • 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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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020

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

    September 12, 2026

    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017
  • 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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    August 8, 2019

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    February 14, 2026
  • Balance,  Thriving

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018 /

    When I set out to track my time in order to improve productivity, I did not expect to revisit a lesson about the importance of spending time nourishing both the body and spirit with food.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    January 26, 2021
  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018 /

    If a loved one recently moved to Spain, you might be wondering about how to send them international care packages and, perhaps more importantly, how to do so cheaply. We’ve got all the insider tips you need to know!

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    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

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    July 9, 2019

    Creating Spanish Friendship Through Food and Drink

    July 16, 2019
  • Travel

    What you need to know about Mérida

    October 21, 2018 /

    The capital of one of Spain’s most over-looked autonomous communities in terms of tourism, is the precious Mérida. Once the heart of the Roman, Visigoth, and Moorish empires there is tons to see and learn in this beautiful city.

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    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

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    September 25, 2018

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    November 19, 2017
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