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    Top Three Things to Consider Before Relocating to Spain

    March 1, 2022 /

    Today we welcome to the blog guest writer, Christopher Nye to talk about the top three things he recommends you consider before relocating to Spain long-term.

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    February 20, 2018

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

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    February 28, 2019
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Travel

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021 /

    Whether you’ll be in Spain for a short or long time, there’s a good chance you’ll need to ask for directions. Check out this guide with tons of tips, vocab, and things you should know.

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    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021

    How to Make a Couchsurfing Profile

    July 18, 2017

    Help! I Need to Replace my Butano

    April 16, 2019
  • Expat Life in Spain,  Living Abroad

    Expat Life in Barcelona

    October 26, 2021 /

    Today on the blog we are welcoming guest writer Chloe, a British expat who now finds herself living in Barcelona. She shares some of her favorite things to do in the city and why Barcelona is a great place to live as an expat.

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    Expat Life in Almeria

    September 28, 2021

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    September 1, 2022

    My Real Life in Spain

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  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021 /

    Periods are something that will happen no matter where you are in the world yet they can feel strange when traveling or living abroad. In this post we dive into what you want to know about handling your period while in Spain.

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    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

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    July 23, 2020
  • 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: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018
  • 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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    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020
  • 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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    Top Six Things You Should Know When Visiting a Doctor in Spain

    March 16, 2021

    How to: Choose a Travel Buddy

    October 27, 2017

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Language Learning

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021 /

    Menos mal is a pretty common expression to hear in Spain but do you know what it means or how to use it? Check out this post for more understanding of this expression and examples to put it in context.

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    Language Learning: Reading in Spanish

    April 2, 2020

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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    March 15, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2021)

    December 29, 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 not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021 /

    Language learning can be difficult! That is why we have put together this post with our ultimate guide to Spanish language learning resources, linking to all the relevant posts that we have shared in the past.

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    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019

    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Studying Spanish at a Language School in Spain

    July 6, 2021 /

    Different people thrive in different environments, and the way you learn a language isn't going to be the same for you as someone else. One of the options you should consider is a language school...

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