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  • 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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    How I Travel Alone

    October 12, 2017

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023
  • 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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    February 27, 2020

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    September 19, 2024

    What you need to know about Toledo

    November 5, 2017
  • 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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    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021

    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • 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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    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021

    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019
  • 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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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    My Secret to Avoiding Loan Default While Living Abroad in Spain

    July 3, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018
  • 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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    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • 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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    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Balance,  Thriving

    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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    Confessions: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Living in Spanish is Tiring

    September 1, 2020
  • 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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    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

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

    December 6, 2018
  • Culture,  Food

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021 /

    Gazpacho and salmorejo are both cold soups that are popular in Spain, but do you know the difference between them? We’re diving into how their ingredients differ, how to garnish each, and when to serve these dishes for an authentic andaluz experience.

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    When and How do I Give ‘Dos Besos’?

    January 9, 2020

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018
  • How to,  Language Learning

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021 /

    This extensive list of unconventional recommendations for language-learning are broken down into different categories of great ways to incorporate Spanish into your everday life. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their Spanish before a move abroad.

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

    September 1, 2022

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021 /

    We’ve all had that moment in which we had no idea what to do for an English lesson. To help you out, here are some tried and true FREE resources available online for planning English lessons for kids and adults.

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    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    How to: Use Public Transport in Spain

    August 10, 2018
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