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
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain

    December 15, 2020

    Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)

    August 11, 2020

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    20 Small but Surprising Differences You’ll Find in Spain

    August 31, 2018

    3 Things People Don’t Talk About When it Comes to Living Abroad

    November 23, 2021

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    Traditions: Los Reyes Magos

    December 26, 2019

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019 /

    Sometimes the life of a pet-owner throws you curveballs! Check out our guest writer Skylar’s story about how her newfound kitten unexpectedly became a mama cat.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    A Quick Guide to Spanish Breakfast

    April 27, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Learn Spanish: When Do I Use ‘Usted?’

    January 22, 2019 /

    Choosing between the formal ‘usted’ and informal ‘tú’ pronouns is harder than you may think—especially because the interpretation of what is formal and informal is both subjective and cultural. Read on to learn about the interpretation of this in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What does “Tirar la Casa por la Ventana” Mean?

    February 25, 2021

    Finding your Food Favorite Places While Abroad (in Spain)

    April 9, 2019

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020
  • How to,  Preparing

    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018 /

    The Auxiliares (Spanish government’s English teacher assistant program) requirements are not that demanding, but the application process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of our top tips and things you should know before you apply.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020

    How to: Be a Good Couchsurfing Host

    August 30, 2018

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

    September 8, 2020
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018 /

    If you’ll be renting an apartment here in Spain, you’ll surely have to deal with some utilities bills. Check out the details here about what, when, and how to expect to pay when it comes to your gastos!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    Understanding Bars in Spain

    October 19, 2018

    Using a Bathroom in Spain

    October 27, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018 /

    Are you preparing to move abroad as a couple? If so, you’ll want to know all the details our guest writer, Jen, who moved to Spain with her partner is sharing in terms of what to expect and top tips you should keep in mind!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Vote as an American Living Abroad

    September 22, 2020

    How Don Quijote Became a Teen Mom

    February 19, 2019

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

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

    May 4, 2021

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018
  • Thriving

    Help! My Private Lesson is a Disaster

    October 18, 2018 /

    We’re all been there—from time to time, our lesson plan seems to just blow up in our faces. Don’t worry, we’ve got some important tips and considerations to help you avoid true disaster in your English classes.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Accepting My Own Journey (Dani)

    June 14, 2018

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023

    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Plan and Execute a Successful Private Lesson for Kids

    October 4, 2018 /

    Planning a private lesson, especially when you’re new to teaching English, can be intimidating but we’re breaking it down into simple, applicable tips to help you thrive when teaching English in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to

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

    October 2, 2018 /

    Looking to teach private English lessons in Spain but not sure how to find students? We’ve got the low-down on how to find the students to fill up your schedule fast with lots of clases particulares.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019
34567

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

  • Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages
  • Beyond Spain: Rich Encoding Techniques For Spanish Fluency
  • Accepting My Own Journey Part II
  • Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Spain
  • 24 books for 2024
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (104)
  • Balance (39)
  • Confessions (57)
  • Culture (120)
  • Expat Life in Spain (14)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (105)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (156)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (113)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (130)
  • Travel (128)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Tags

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

Privacy Policy

Disclosure Statement

© SINCERELY, SPAIN, 2025. 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.