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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021 /

    Maneuvering menopause anywhere can be challenging, but going through this stage of life can be even more complicated and isolating for women experiencing it while living abroad. Today’s post comes from Jane Ordaz, “The Menopausal Expat,” who shares her insights on it all.

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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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  • 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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    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

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  • 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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  • 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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    February 16, 2021
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Top Six Ways to Learn Spanish Outside of Spanish Class

    June 14, 2021 /

    Learning Spanish doesn't have to consist just of official classes at your university or at a language school. Check out these six tips for making the most out of your language learning experience.

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021 /

    Coffee is important for people around the world. However, how we celebrate coffee is different. Today we are diving into the coffee culture in Spain with a short video explaining the main things you should know.

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    April 13, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021 /

    When I first arrived in Spain I was enamored with their laid-back “no pasa nada” attitude but as time has gone on it’s become more difficult to embrace. Today I’m fessing up to the ways in which I’ll never “be no pasa nada” and why.

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