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
  • Living Abroad in Finland,  Travel

    What You Need to Know About Helsinki

    June 9, 2019 /

    Wondering about Helsinki in Finland and why you should visit (hint, you should!)? Check out this article for our top tips on what to see and what traditional pastry to try!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2023)

    January 17, 2023

    Navigating Expat Life: Building Community as New Parents

    October 17, 2024
  • Travel

    What is el Día de Canarias? (Canary Island’s Day)

    May 26, 2019 /

    Wondering why everyone is so excited for the 30th of May in the Canary Islands? Here we talk about the history behind and the celebrations that take place during the celebration of this region.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Eat Pintxos in Bilbao

    July 24, 2018

    How to: Use Bla Bla Car

    October 13, 2017

    What You Need to Know about Córdoba

    March 4, 2018
  • Travel

    What is the Fiesta de San Isidro?

    May 12, 2019 /

    Are you looking for something to do on the 15th of May in Madrid (and the days leading up to this date)? Well look no further as the festiviites of San Isidro will help you experience some of Madrid’s history and customs!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019

    What to See in Lisbon

    August 13, 2017

    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019
  • Travel

    Taking Advantage of Weekend Travel

    April 28, 2019 /

    Are you loving the fact that you can go anywhere for the weekend in Europe but having problems with travel burn-out? In this article we talk about our top 5 tips for getting the most out of your weekend travel.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know About Ceuta

    March 18, 2018

    How to Visit Nerja in One Day

    May 5, 2019

    Master Packing for Every Length of Trip

    July 28, 2020
  • Culture

    The Days of Semana Santa

    April 14, 2019 /

    Have you been hearing about Semana Santa and are curious about what will actually be celebrated the different days? Check out this quick introduction to the days of Semana Santa to help you understand.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)

    June 8, 2018

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018

    7 things I miss about living in (Granada) Spain

    November 16, 2023
  • Culture,  Preparing

    Help! I’m Suffering Mini Culture Shocks

    March 26, 2019 /

    Do you ever feel like there are little things that throw you off when you are traveling or living abroad? Today we are talking about mini culture shocks—small things that might make a big difference in how confortable you are abroad.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Oposiciones, Explained By a Spaniard

    February 23, 2020

    What do teachers in Spain wear?

    August 21, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Need to Know About Gibraltar

    March 24, 2019 /

    Are you in the south of Spain and looking for a day-trip that allows you to escape into the English language while being surrounded with cool historic sites, caves, and naughty monkeys? Perhaps Gibraltar is the place for you!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Neighborhoods of Granada Guide

    March 9, 2021

    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019

    Day trips from Barcelona

    July 7, 2020
  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Life with Visitors is Different

    March 21, 2019 /

    Try as I may, I simply can’t live out my ‘normal life’ when I have visitors! It’s not an inherently bad thing, but certainly something we all need to recognize and come to terms with in our own ways. Thus, I’m sharing some personal insights on the topic.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    All Places are Different: Preparing for a Culture Comparison

    March 12, 2019 /

    Are you aware of how much impact your cultural perspective has how you see other cultures? This post dives in to why cultural comparison is important, and how you can do it without it being a negative comparison.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    Martes 13

    February 13, 2018
  • Travel

    What You Should Know About Murcia

    March 10, 2019 /

    Have you ever visited the capital of the small autonomous region nestled between Andalusia and Valencia? If you, like many, have overlooked Murcia you really ought to reconsider!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know About Oviedo

    October 18, 2021

    The Best Beaches in Spain

    August 12, 2018

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018
  • Travel

    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019 /

    Are you wondering if you should plan your next trip with a backpack or a suitcase? Check out our considerations for knowing what type of luggage will best fit your travel plans!

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    What You Need to Know about Ronda

    January 28, 2018

    The Feria de Málaga

    July 22, 2018

    Day Trips from Madrid

    July 16, 2020
  • Travel

    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019 /

    The Cathedral in Córdoba, also often referred to as La Mezquita, is actually a two-for-one deal as you get to see a proper Catholic cathedral insight a Moorish mosque! It is a site that shouldn’t be missed during your wanderings in Spain.

    Read More...

    Related Posts

    Day trips from Barcelona

    July 7, 2020

    What You Need to Know about Segovia

    October 29, 2017

    Visiting Portugal: the Algarve

    May 27, 2018
12345

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

  • Confessions: Five Years of “Friend-Dating” (Dani’s Success Story)
  • Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain
  • 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
Sign-up for blog post updates

Categories

  • Adapting (106)
  • Balance (40)
  • Confessions (59)
  • Culture (122)
  • Expat Life in Spain (15)
  • Food (45)
  • How to (110)
  • Language Learning (71)
  • Living Abroad (160)
  • Living Abroad in Finland (5)
  • Preparing (115)
  • Study Abroad (26)
  • Thriving (132)
  • 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.