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  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Our Reading Recommendations for Language Learning (Spanish)

    July 10, 2018 /

    We’ve compile a list of our personal recommendations for those of you looking to jump into the great language learning technique of reading in Spanish.

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

    September 17, 2020

    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    Dealing with Uncertain Times

    March 26, 2020
  • 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.

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    How to: Communicate with Someone who has Limited English

    October 5, 2018

    How to: Cheaply Send a Package to Spain

    October 30, 2018

    How to: Send emails with Spaniards

    February 28, 2019
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018 /

    It's part two of the "Studying a Degree in Spain" series. Check out my interpretation of how this experience influences your personal and relationship-building qualities. 

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    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

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    February 25, 2021

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    June 30, 2020

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018
  • Culture,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    What they don’t tell NALCAP Teachers about País Vasco

    March 7, 2026 /

    Guest writer, Anthony, shares all the insider tips he's learned about being a NALCAP (auxiliares) teacher in The Basque Country (also known as País Vasco, also known as Euskadi).

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    Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain

    December 17, 2020
    Claudia and the dog Elvi on a boat

    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    What are the Sanfermines

    July 8, 2018
  • Confessions,  Expat Life in Spain,  Thriving

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025 /

    In Part II, Dani shares all the ways things feel the same and different, seven years later. In a beautiful turn of events, things shifted positively for her within the days of working on this post and the piece reflects that change, thanks to true acceptance.

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    7 things I like about living in Finland

    November 23, 2023

    My Real Life in Spain

    December 22, 2022

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • Uncategorized

    24 books for 2024

    November 21, 2024 /

    As we welcome in the holiday season, we wanted to celebrate by sharing with you an "advent calendar" of 24 fantastic books that we read in 2024. Please enjoy this list of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, spiritual, and parenting/pregnancy reads. We hope you find something you'll love as much as we have!

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  • Thriving

    Seven Years of Sincerely, Spain

    July 18, 2024 /

    To celebrate seven years of blogging, we're taking you on a walk down memory lane. Check out this deep dive into the early days of Sincerely, Spain and all of the changes we have undergone along the way to bring us to where we are today.

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    Having Friends who are Different from You

    August 9, 2018

    Playing soccer [AS A GIRL] in Spain

    July 27, 2017

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021
  • How to,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

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

    June 20, 2024 /

    Dear Emily, Learning a language is hard but maintaining that language, especially when living in a country that doesn’t speak the language, may be even harder. I have lived outside of Spain for over five years, however, I am using Spanish more than ever now that I have a little one in my life, trying to ensure that their language learning journey starts sooner than my own. I have to admit that even though it is something that I have wanted to do, talking to a child in my non-native language means I have to work hard to keep it as up-to-date as I can (with the investment I am…

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    Travel Essentials for a Weekend Away

    September 28, 2018

    Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad

    November 5, 2020

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020
  • How to,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Embracing Your Empowered Expat Woman

    May 23, 2024 /

    Guest writer Camilla Quintana walks you through the steps she uses with her clients to help them feel more empowered and in control of their path and story. With her thoughtful insights, you too can embrace your empowered expat woman.

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    How to: Get Private Lessons (as a Teacher) in Spain

    October 2, 2018

    Tips for Teaching Virtually (One-on-One Classes)

    April 7, 2020

    How to: Use Couchsurfing (as a Guest)

    July 15, 2017
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    How To Survive Your First Year Living Abroad

    January 11, 2024 /

    Moving abroad is a journey filled with excitement and challenges. Guest writer John Harvey knows that the thrill of a beginning often goes hand-in-hand with the overwhelming task of settling into a new environment. Check out his eight tips for not only surviving, but thriving, during your first year abroad.

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: What You Should Know

    August 18, 2020
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