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  • Culture,  Living Abroad

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021 /

    Have you heard? Dani’s releasing her second book this week and it’s a collection of short stories all about expat life in Spain! Check out this post for the details and a tour of the stories’ Spanish destinations.

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    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

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    November 19, 2019

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    March 7, 2026
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021 /

    Even with everything going on, it is normal for me to feel alone. This is how I am currently looking at this situation―what do you think? 

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    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

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    December 21, 2023

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 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: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018

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    March 24, 2020

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

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  • 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: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • 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!

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    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020
  • Culture,  Travel

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021 /

    Antoni Gaudí is perhaps the most prolific architect from Spain. If you’re visiting Barcelona (or a few other places around Cataluña and the rest of Spain) you’ll want to know his story, influences, and legacy!

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    Who is Don Quixote

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    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020
  • 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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    March 18, 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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    July 8, 2021

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    October 23, 2018
  • Culture,  Food

    What’s the Difference Between Gazpacho and Salmorejo?

    July 1, 2021 /

    Gazpacho and salmorejo are both cold soups that are popular in Spain, but do you know the difference between them? We’re diving into how their ingredients differ, how to garnish each, and when to serve these dishes for an authentic andaluz experience.

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    Fútbol as a Religion in Spain

    June 18, 2019

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    March 12, 2020

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    April 1, 2021
  • Adapting,  Food,  How to

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021 /

    Eating is one of Spain's greatest past-times and it’s an honor to get invited to a friend’s family meal. Still, it can be overwhelming to go eat lunch with a new family. Here are our top tips for Sunday afternoon lunch in Spain, an affair that you shouldn’t miss!

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    January 17, 2023

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    May 19, 2020
  • 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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    January 28, 2021

    Expressions: When and How to Use “Hasta…”

    June 25, 2019

    Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa

    April 4, 2026
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