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
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Help: Why is Everything in Spain Closed in August?

    July 27, 2018 /

    Planning a summer getaway to Spain? Make sure to keep in mind that all but the largest cities shut down a bit during these months—especially August. Wondering what to expect?

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    My Top Resources for Writing in Spanish

    October 26, 2018

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018

    Understanding the Beer Culture in Spain

    April 2, 2019
  • Food,  Preparing,  Travel

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018 /

    As you are exploring Spain you will probably want to take advantage of all the delicious food options. Join us as we dive in to pintxos in Bilbao and take away our top tips for enjoy them as much as possible!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Spanish Style Eating

    October 1, 2020

    A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Christmas Foods

    December 21, 2021

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020
  • Travel

    The Feria de Málaga

    July 22, 2018 /

    Looking for a fun festival this August? Check out all the Feria de Málaga has to offer—from the city center to the fairgrounds, you won’t be left bored!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Should Know about Tarifa

    September 24, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Salamanca

    November 19, 2017

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017
  • How to,  Travel

    How to: Travel with Budget Airlines

    July 20, 2018 /

    Have you ever wondered how people manage to travel successfully on budget airlines. Check out our four top-tips to help you have smooth travels!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to Get a Student Visa to Study in Spain

    April 13, 2023

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (Group Classes)

    April 14, 2020

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • Travel

    Visiting the The Sagrada Familia: Everything You Need to Know

    July 15, 2018 /

    If you’re in Barcelona (or even near to it) you simply MUST make time for the Sagrada Familia. It’s unlike any other church, cathedral, or temple you’ve ever seen.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 2018

    What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance in Spain

    November 3, 2019

    Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots

    September 19, 2024
  • Culture,  Travel

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018 /

    You’ve probably heard of the running of the bulls, but do you know the most famous celebration of them?? Sanfermines is a celebration held in mid July in Pamplona where people come from all over the world to participate.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017

    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

    My Experience with Eating Outdoors in Spain

    July 28, 2019
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Make Paella like a Spaniard

    May 11, 2018

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

    September 1, 2022

    How I maintain my Spanish without living in a Spanish speaking country

    June 20, 2024
  • Travel

    What you need to know about Salobreña

    July 1, 2018 /

    A lovely little town on the Mediterranean coast, Salobreña is definitely worth visiting if you want sunshine, sea, and fresh food. Here we dive in to our top travel tips for Salobreña.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Visiting Madrid with a baby: Travel tips from Spanish father and founder of AI Travel Planner

    April 11, 2024

    What You Need to Know about Sevilla

    October 22, 2017

    What You Need to Know about Barcelona⁠—From a Different Perspective

    November 25, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know about Logroño

    June 24, 2018 /

    If you like wine and lovely scenery, there’s no better place to visit than Logroño! Thanks to Expat Jake, we’ve got all the insider tips you’ll need to plan your trip. Check it out!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know About Salamanca

    November 19, 2017

    Visiting Playa de las Catedrales: Everything you Need to Know

    December 31, 2017

    What you need to know about Tarragona

    September 16, 2018
  • Travel

    The San Juan Celebration in Spain

    June 17, 2018 /

    San Juan (observed on June 23rd) is a special celebration at the start of every summer. Learn about the roots of this festival as well as the traditions you can encounter all around Spain at this time of year!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    Visiting the Basque Country (País Vasco)

    August 5, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Pamplona

    June 3, 2018 /

    Known for the running of the bulls, Pamplona, found in the province of Navarra is a beautiful city to visit. Wondersing what you should see while visiting?

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017

    What You Need to Know About Motril

    June 23, 2019

    How to: Choose the Best Bla Bla Car

    January 9, 2018
  • Travel

    Visiting Portugal: the Algarve

    May 27, 2018 /

    Thinking about heading to Southern Portugal for a bit of an escape—I can’t blame you! Check out this article for some of our top picks of places to see and things to eat!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019

    Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: Everything You Need to Know

    March 11, 2018

    What You Need to Know about Valencia

    January 21, 2018
910111213

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

  • Our Step-by-Step Plan to Move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa
  • Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance
  • What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco
  • Learning How to Drive in Spain (Part 1 – The Basics)
  • Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (105)
  • Balance (40)
  • Confessions (58)
  • Culture (122)
  • Expat Life in Spain (14)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (108)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (159)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (115)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (131)
  • Travel (128)
  • 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.