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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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    January 26, 2021

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    March 15, 2020

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    December 7, 2017
  • 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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    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021
  • 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: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

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

    September 7, 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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    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

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

    September 1, 2022
  • 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 Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

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

    May 4, 2021

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017
  • 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 don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

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    May 18, 2023

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    June 13, 2019
  • 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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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020

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    July 6, 2021

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020
  • 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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    Learning Spanish through storytelling: the shortcut to fluency

    March 14, 2024

    Cómo Aprender Español: El Proceso de Aprendizaje – Que Debes Buscar

    November 15, 2020

    Language Learning: Watching T.V. or Movies

    March 19, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Drinking Culture in Spain

    May 13, 2021 /

    Does it seem like we're talking about alcohol a little too lightly or a little too much? Perhaps it's just the different drinking culture we're used to here in Spain―allow us to explain.

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    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

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    April 14, 2019

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    March 5, 2020
  • Culture,  Preparing

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021 /

    The way Europeans view smoking is stereotypically different than Americans. Check out this article to see what we think about Spanish smoking styles and what you should know if moving abroad to Spain .

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    February 13, 2018

    Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain

    December 1, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018
  • Food,  How to

    A Quick Guide to a Spanish Tapas-Inspired Snack Night

    May 6, 2021 /

    Whether you’re a lover of Spanish cuisine or looking to try the Mediterranean food for the first time, this how-to guide for creating a Spanish tapas-inspired snack night or picnic is for you!

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    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

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    December 21, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020
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