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  • Confessions,  How to,  Living Abroad

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023 /

    The word ‘grief’ tends to make us think about the deep sadness that comes from a loved one dying. However, this is not the only kind of grief that exists. In this post, we take a deep dive into "ambiguous expat grief," a wide-ranging, confusing sense of loss that expats / immigrants experience.

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    December 24, 2020

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Thriving

    Language-Learning Tips: Change Your Relationship with Mistakes

    February 16, 2023 /

    Today we welcome to the blog Pat, the founder of Laid-back Languages. After struggling to learn French in school, Pat used psychology to crack the code of language-learning and has since taught himself five languages. In this post, he shares one of his biggest tips for language-learners: healing your relationship with mistakes.

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    How to: Recover from Accidentally Being Rude… in Another Culture

    June 6, 2019

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

    Managing Finances for a Short-term Stay in Spain

    August 23, 2021
  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  How to,  Living Abroad

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

    September 1, 2022 /

    Dear Chantal, If you’ve been following the Sincerely, Spain blog for a while, you know I have more than eight years of experience when it comes to expat life in Spain. You know that Claudia and I can speak as authorities on the subject but let me tell you—it is still really hard to make new friends! At the beginning of 2022, my husband and I moved away from Granada and into a beautiful new location. As much as I love it, finding myself in a Spanish town where I knew no one has really forced me out of my comfort zone. For the first time in a long time,…

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
  • Balance,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021 /

    The Christmas season is typically a time of joy and good cheer, but it can be difficult to feel that way when you're getting ready to spend the holidays far away from home. Not to worry! We know how it is and we're happy to share some tips for keeping the season bright.

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    Maintaining the Mediterranean Diet

    May 5, 2020

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    December 7, 2021

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    November 29, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Mallorca

    July 20, 2021 /

    We have been poking around Mallorca and really enjoyed the sun, sand, and food! On top of that, there is history to learn too if you're not just there to relax. Check out this post for our tips! 

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    August 27, 2017

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    March 3, 2019

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    July 1, 2018
  • 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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    Language-Learning: Why You Should Take Private Classes

    June 9, 2020

    What Does “No hay de qué” Mean?

    February 26, 2019

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    June 22, 2018
  • How to,  Language Learning

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

    May 23, 2021 /

    To wrap up season one of the Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos series, we’ve compiled all of the videos in one place so you can binge-watch these interviews created to help you learn Spanish.

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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

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    April 16, 2019

    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021
  • Culture,  Preparing

    How to: Use WhatsApp in Spain

    April 22, 2021 /

    Whatsapp is almost essential to Spanish life. People use it almost continually to communicate with others, both near and far. Check out this article to see what you should know when coming abroad to study or live in Spain.

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    My Experience with Coffee in Spain

    July 7, 2019

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    December 20, 2020

    Understanding the Weather in Spain

    July 25, 2019
  • Culture

    Semana Santa in Spain

    March 23, 2021 /

    Semana Santa, or the Holy Week leading up to Easter, is a special time in Spain. This is the first post of our series on this holiday and it shares with you some of the basics of Spanish traditions related to Easter.

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    Christmas in Spain, Explained by a Spaniard

    December 20, 2020

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    March 17, 2019

    Coffee Culture in Spain

    May 31, 2021
  • How to,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    What to Pack for Your Study Abroad Experience

    January 14, 2021 /

    Fitting everything you need for multiple months abraod into just one suitcase and a carry-on may seem impossible. However, we assure you it will not be if you keep these tips of what to bring and what to leave in mind.

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    Giving Birth as an Expat in Spain – Insights from a Doula

    September 7, 2021

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Food,  Preparing

    Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?

    November 10, 2020 /

    Food is one of the most important things when traveling/going abroad (at least in my world), so the question about being able to survive with eating restrictions is normal. This is part 1: vegetarianism. 

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Ham (Jamón)

    May 14, 2019

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    How to: Balance Healthy Eating while Living Alone

    April 13, 2021
  • Language Learning

    Cómo Aprender Español: A New Video Series in Spanish

    October 18, 2020 /

    In today’s post we have a very special announcement: the release of our very first Spanish-language video series, Cómo Aprender Español: Entrevistas con Expertos. In episode 1 we talk with Spanish teacher Sarah Blanquet about the most common mistakes language-learners make.

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