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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022 /

    Is time spent living abroad 'real life'? What is 'real life,' anyway? In this post, Dani deep dives into her misconceptions of 'real life' and 'adulting' to answer the question of what her real life in Spain looks like.

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    October 15, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    3 Lessons Learned After Moving to Spain

    December 28, 2021 /

    Today we welcome guest writer, Gabriele, to the blog. After five years living abroad in Spain, she’s sharing with us the three biggest lessons she’s learned. Check them out here.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2021)

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

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  • Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad

    Expat Life in Logroño

    November 30, 2021 /

    Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Nina Bosken. Nina shares her experiences about moving abroad to Spain and making a home for herself in Logroño, La Rioja.

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    Expat Life in Almeria

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    Expat Life in Madrid

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  • 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,  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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    My Real Life in Spain

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  • 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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    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

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    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017

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

    March 16, 2021
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021 /

    In today’s guest post, Usha shares about the challenges and benefits of moving abroad. From the noisy metropolis of Mumbai to the (comparatively) quiet London, Usha opens up about the ups and downs of international living.

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  • Culture,  Travel

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021 /

    In this guide we explore the ten main neighborhoods, or districts, of Granada that you should know and what you can expect to find in each area.

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020 /

    Poco a poco is not only a good Spanish expression to learn, it’s also an approach to life that is particularly relevant during these uncertain times.

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  • Adapting,  How to

    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020 /

    Are you now one of the millions of people finding yourself now studying online but you just can’t get the hang of it? Check out our top tips for studying virtually so that you make the most out of this experience.

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  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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