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  • 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: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017

    Handling Political Conversations While Living Abroad

    September 24, 2020

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019
  • 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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    Thriving as an Auxiliar

    July 19, 2018

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Spanish: Season One Round-up

    May 23, 2021

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024
  • 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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    Four Must-know Banking Tips Before You Move to Spain

    June 29, 2018

    How to: Find Community and Make Friends Online

    February 18, 2021

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • 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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    Long-term Language Learning (Why and How)

    June 11, 2020

    What does ‘Poco a poco’ Mean!?

    May 12, 2020

    Learning Spanish through Entertainment

    September 3, 2019
  • 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: We Still Get Sad Living Abroad

    February 9, 2021

    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • 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 a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020

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

    September 1, 2022

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • 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 “(Me) Da Igual” Really Mean!?

    October 3, 2019

    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020

    Cómo Aprender Español: Cómo Pensar en Español

    April 25, 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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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Ultimate Guide to Spanish Language Learning Resources

    July 8, 2021

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 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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    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021

    Best Wine Regions in Spain

    October 19, 2023

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018
  • 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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    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 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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    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021
  • Food,  How to,  Preparing

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

    April 29, 2021 /

    In Spain, you'll quickly learn that the tostada de tomate is the number one breakfast choice, but do you know the correct way to prepare it? We've got the details you need to know for when your are eating out or making it at home.

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    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

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    July 24, 2018

    What You Need to Know About A Coruña

    October 22, 2020
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