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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    Help! What is happening with the service?

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  • 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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  • Adapting,  How to

    How to: Use Correos (Part I)

    October 8, 2020 /

    Figuring out how to use the post office (and even tabacco shops!) to get an international card or package sent off to loved ones may seem daunting but here we’ve got everything you need to know when using correos to send mail home from Spain.

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  • Adapting

    Everyone Has an Opinion… on the U.S.A.

    September 17, 2020 /

    There are many experiences that you will have while traveling or living abroad, but one I bet you won’t be able to avoid is having people tell you what they think about the U.S.A.

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