Sincerely, Spain Sincerely, Spain

  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT CLAUDIA
    • ABOUT DANI
  • COACHING
  • WORK WITH US
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Blog
  • Adapting
  • Balance
  • Confessions
  • Culture
  • Expat Life in Spain
  • Food
  • How to
  • Language Learning
  • Living Abroad
  • Living Abroad in Finland
  • Preparing
  • Study Abroad
  • Thriving
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Effective Packing 101

    August 20, 2019

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018
  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What Does it Mean to Group Intercambio?

    October 15, 2020

    Top Resources for Planning English Lessons

    June 10, 2021

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019

    Remote Work In Spain: A Guide For Expats And Digital Nomads

    December 14, 2023

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018

    Confessions: I make people take their shoes off at home

    July 12, 2018

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

    March 18, 2021
  • Culture,  Food,  Preparing

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019 /

    If you’re interested in eating more healthfully through the Mediterranean Diet but uncertain exactly what that means or what such food looks like here in Spain, this article’s for you!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019

    What Does “Vale” Actually Mean?!

    January 26, 2018

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    An Introduction to Culture Shock

    July 23, 2020

    Mental Health Resources while Abroad

    June 4, 2020

    Snapshots of Spain (Announcing Dani’s Book)

    September 21, 2021
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
    Man stands in front of something tech like.

    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

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

    March 18, 2021
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021

    What Does “No Pasa Nada” Actually Mean!?

    May 18, 2021
  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to the Spanish School System

    September 26, 2019 /

    School is different all around the world and what you find in Spain is likely to surprise you. To give you a betting insight into the Spanish school system, we are breaking it down for you from an insider’s perspective.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018
45678

Sincerely, Spain

We're Dani and Claudia, two American expats with a love of Spain. Let us be your guide to Spanish culture, language-learning, living abroad.

Recent Posts

  • Costa del Sol Like a Local
  • Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)
  • Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain
  • Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa
  • Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (106)
  • Balance (40)
  • Confessions (59)
  • Culture (123)
  • Expat Life in Spain (15)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (111)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (160)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (115)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (132)
  • Travel (129)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Tags

Adapting Claudia Culture Dani How to International Language Learning Living Abroad My life Preparing Soñando Sunday Spain Spanish Study Abroad Teaching Abroad Thriving Tips Travel Traveler Understanding

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

© SINCERELY, SPAIN, 2026. UNAUTHORIZED USE AND/OR DUPLICATION OF THIS MATERIAL WITHOUT EXPRESS AND WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THIS SITE’S AUTHORS AND/OR OWNER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. EXCERPTS AND LINKS MAY BE USED, PROVIDED THAT FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT IS GIVEN TO SINCERELY, SPAIN WITH APPROPRIATE AND SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO THE ORIGINAL CONTENT.