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
  • 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!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020 /

    Intercambios are fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad. Group intercambios mean that you are not focused on one-on-one learning but are together with a larger group of people.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    7 Steps to a Successful Peluquería Trip (Getting a Haircut in Spain)

    September 8, 2020

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Supermarket

    October 24, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020 /

    Check out this fun and easy way to meet people and practice your Spanish while abroad―intercambios or language exchanges! 

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Why do People Walk Everywhere in Spain?

    July 13, 2018

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020 /

    Are you curious how the writers of this blog came to be friends in the first place? We thought you might be, so Dani tells the story here of how two American Midwesterners found friendship in the south of Spain!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    September 1, 2022

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023

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

    December 6, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020 /

    What are you doing to learn Spanish? For us, reading in a foreign language is one of the best best ways to pick up on grammar structure and new vocabulary. However, follow these suggestions to get the most out of your experience.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020
  • Language Learning

    My Experience Learning Spanish

    August 18, 2019 /

    Learning a language is an experience in itself. Today Claudia is diving into what her Spanish adventure was like and the elements she finds most important if you want to go on your own language learning journey.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Cómo Aprender Español: Expresiones Comunes

    February 28, 2021

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019 /

    Learning Spanish, like learning all different types of languages, is difficult. However, in this article we are sharing a video diving into our favorite ways to improve your language skills while immersing yourself in Spanish culture.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: Intercambios de Idiomas

    January 15, 2019 /

    Learning a new language can be frustrating. However, we have found that one-on-one intercambios or language exchanges can help with the process. Today we are sharing a quick video about how to make intercambios work for you!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018 /

    So you moved abroad with the intention of immersing in the culture and language, yet find yourself constantly with other foreigners? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are actually some very reasonable explanations.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018 /

    In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

    Language-Learning: A Review of italki

    April 16, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    November 24, 2017

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
12

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

  • Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa
  • Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance
  • What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco
  • Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)
  • Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (105)
  • Balance (40)
  • Confessions (58)
  • Culture (122)
  • Expat Life in Spain (14)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (108)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (159)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (115)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (131)
  • Travel (128)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Tags

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

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

© SINCERELY, SPAIN, 2026. 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.