Sincerely, Spain Sincerely, Spain

  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • Adapting
  • Balance
  • Confessions
  • Culture
  • Expat Life in Spain
  • Food
  • How to
  • Language Learning
  • Living Abroad
  • Living Abroad in Finland
  • Preparing
  • Study Abroad
  • Thriving
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020 /

    No one really knows how to deal with these uncertain times. That is why we have put together this list of 13 things that we are currently doing to keep positive and moving forward in our lives.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019
  • How to,  Preparing

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020 /

    You might be at a bit of a loss as to the best ways to communicate with a loved one who is far away, living abroad. Not to worry, we’ve outline seven forms of communication in this article to make sure the communication is great!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019

    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018

    Traditions: Catalan Christmas

    December 8, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    March 16, 2021

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    November 23, 2021

    How Travel is a Secret Weapon in the Real World

    November 20, 2018

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 2020

    Time Spent Eating is Important!

    November 29, 2018
  • Travel

    Travel like a Spaniard during Summer

    September 1, 2019 /

    Do you wonder where Spaniards go to spend their summer holidays? This post dives into the three most likely trips that you will find you Spanish friends taking during the hottest months of the year.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018

    What you need to know about Mérida

    October 21, 2018

    Visiting the The Sagrada Familia: Everything You Need to Know

    July 15, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What’s Happening? Kids Out Until Midnight in Spain

    July 23, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered why there are kids running around the streets until midnight? Here we dive into why we think this is so culturally acceptable in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    February 25, 2021

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    What is “Home?”

    May 30, 2019 /

    For those of us who live abroad, move often, and/or are nomadic it can be very difficult to pinpoint where and what ‘home’ is. Thankfully, with some help from our friends, we’re getting a little closer to our own definition.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Creating Spanish Friendship by Staying True to Yourself

    July 18, 2019

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Study Abroad

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020
12345

Sincerely, Spain

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.

Recent Posts

  • Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages
  • Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency
  • Accepting My Own Journey Part II
  • Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Spain
  • 24 books for 2024
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (104)
  • Balance (39)
  • Confessions (57)
  • Culture (120)
  • Expat Life in Spain (14)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (105)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (156)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (113)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (130)
  • Travel (128)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Tags

Adapting Claudia Culture Dani Food How to International Language Learning Living Abroad Preparing Soñando Sunday Spain Spanish Study Abroad Teaching Abroad Thriving Tips Travel Traveler Understanding

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

© SINCERELY, SPAIN, 2025. UNAUTHORIZED USE AND/OR DUPLICATION OF THIS MATERIAL WITHOUT EXPRESS AND WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THIS SITE’S AUTHORS AND/OR OWNER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. EXCERPTS AND LINKS MAY BE USED, PROVIDED THAT FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT IS GIVEN TO SINCERELY, SPAIN WITH APPROPRIATE AND SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO THE ORIGINAL CONTENT.