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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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    August 6, 2019
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    October 6, 2017
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    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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    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

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

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Claudia)

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  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025 /

    In Part II, Dani shares all the ways things feel the same and different, seven years later. In a beautiful turn of events, things shifted positively for her within the days of working on this post and the piece reflects that change, thanks to true acceptance.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

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    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

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  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad,  Living Abroad in Finland,  Thriving

    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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    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

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

    December 6, 2018

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
  • Balance,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023 /

    Hosting friends or family that come to visit for an extended amount of time can be trickier than short-term visitors. In this post, we share our top tips for setting clear expectations and boundaries to allow for both guest(s) and host(s) to enjoy the time together while balancing their other responsibilities and everyday lives.

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    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
  • Food,  Living Abroad

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods

    December 21, 2021 /

    Food is such an important way to celebrate in Spain and Christmas time is no different. In this post we share a beginner’s guide to traditional Christmas foods in Spain and share resources where you can find out more.

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    May 7, 2020

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    May 25, 2018

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    October 15, 2019
  • 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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    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023

    Why You Should Travel Alone

    October 3, 2017
  • Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad

    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021 /

    Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Peace Bailey. Peace shares her experiences about moving abroad to Almeria Spain with young children and how this might just be her forever home.

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    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    Expat Life in Barcelona

    October 26, 2021

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    January 23, 2025
  • 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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    April 7, 2019

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    February 13, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021 /

    If you are an expat who plans to give birth in Spain, it can be very overwhelming to embark on this journey in a different culture and language. Thankfully, Madison (the Doula in Madrid) has put together this incredible resource for expectant mothers.

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    How to: Deal with People Speaking to You in English

    February 1, 2018

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    Moving Abroad to Spain as a Family: An Interview

    August 17, 2021 /

    In 2009 Claudia’s family decided to move abroad to Granada, Spain. Here is a little bit about their story and some advice they would give you if you are planning on doing the same.

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    Your First Conversation with Your Host Family

    September 29, 2020

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    July 11, 2019

    How to: order beer in Spain

    July 9, 2019
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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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