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,  How to,  Travel

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

    September 19, 2024 /

    Dear Reba, We’re so excited you’ve decided to visit Valencia, Spain! We love the idea of really taking time to immerse oneself in everything a destination has to offer and we therefore typically recommend having at least a few days to enjoy this charming city. However, we understand that time is often limited and, even if you’re only in Valencia for a stopover between other destinations, you can still see a ton and make the most of your day in Valencia. Today’s guest writer, Eduardo Campestrini, is a travel writer who loves discovering new places in Europe. He has a special interest in Spain and enjoys sharing tips about cities…

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Traditions: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Spain

    December 10, 2020

    The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society

    May 29, 2018

    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019
  • How to,  Travel

    3 days in Barcelona: Travel Tips by Founder of Spanish AI Travel Planner

    January 25, 2024 /

    Looking to plan a trip to Barcelona but not sure where to begin? Guest writer Andrés Martinez is the Founder and CEO of Speakspots, a Spain and European-focused AI Travel Planner, and he really knows his way around this popular destination. Check out his tips for planning a fully optimized 3-day stay in Barcelona.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How Can I Best Communicate with a Traveling Loved One?

    March 24, 2020

    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Travel

    Easy Spanish for Asking for Directions (and Giving Directions)

    November 2, 2021 /

    Whether you’ll be in Spain for a short or long time, there’s a good chance you’ll need to ask for directions. Check out this guide with tons of tips, vocab, and things you should know.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How Can I get all of my Prescriptions Filled Before Leaving for Spain?

    July 17, 2018

    How to: be a Good Bla Bla Car Rider

    March 9, 2018

    Spending the Holidays Away from Home

    December 13, 2021
  • Language Learning

    Expressions: Menos Mal

    August 3, 2021 /

    Menos mal is a pretty common expression to hear in Spain but do you know what it means or how to use it? Check out this post for more understanding of this expression and examples to put it in context.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Language-Learning Before You Move Abroad for Every Level

    June 17, 2021

    Using Duolingo to Learn a Language

    March 31, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021 /

    Are you thinking about getting your TEFL Certification and going to teach English abroad? If so, this post is for you as our guest writer focuses on different types of teaching jobs and which one might be best for you.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Relocating to Madrid: A Specialist’s Insights into Apartment-Hunting

    September 21, 2023

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

    October 4, 2018

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • Travel

    An Introduction to Basque Country History

    May 25, 2021 /

    We’ve talked about how much we like the Basque Country before and today we want to dive into this region’s history and some cultural identifiers.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Day Trips from Granada

    July 9, 2020

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

    November 25, 2018

    The Feria de Málaga

    July 22, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Living and Traveling in Spain as a Black Person: An Interview with Somto

    April 6, 2021 /

    Being Black can impact your living abroad and traveling experiences in Spain. While we are not experts when it comes to this topic, we have interviewed someone who is. In this interview we talk with Somto of the Somto Seeks blog about being a Black traveler and expat.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What Type of TEFL Teaching Job is Right for Me?

    June 8, 2021

    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

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

    February 25, 2021 /

    If you’ve been in Spain for awhile now, you might have heard the expression “Tirar la casa por la ventana” but what does it mean? In this post we dive into the details and share two examples to help you learn.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020

    How to: Make Friends with Spaniards

    March 10, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions

    February 23, 2021 /

    Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’

    September 15, 2020

    Incorporating ‘Vale’ in Everyday Interactions

    April 23, 2019

    Our Top Tips for Learning Spanish

    August 15, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: My Life is in English

    February 16, 2021 /

    Even though I’ve lived abroad in Spain for years, I find my life is still primarily lived in English. At first, I felt disappointed with myself but thanks to some reflection, I’ve got a different view now.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Confessions: Sometimes I Feel Alone

    September 14, 2021

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021
  • Living Abroad

    How Claudia Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 7, 2021 /

    Those of us who end up abroad do so at different times of our lives and for different reasons. If you are wondering how Claudia ended up abroad, check out this post!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018

    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020
  • Culture

    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020 /

    In many Spanish towns and houses you are more likely to come across a Nativity Scene or a Belén than a Christmas tree. Usually very detailed and well cared for, Belénes form an important part of the holiday traditions across the country.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    October 15, 2019

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    A Smoking Culture

    May 11, 2021
123

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

  • When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer in Spain? (It Depends Who You Are and Who You Ask)
  • You Can Want to Belong in Spain and Still Want Your Dentist to Speak English
  • Costa del Sol Like a Local
  • Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)
  • Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (107)
  • Balance (41)
  • Confessions (60)
  • Culture (123)
  • Expat Life in Spain (16)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (112)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (162)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (115)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (133)
  • Travel (129)
  • 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.