Inspiring others to see the world
Iceland is an extraterrestrial Arctic world with activities you can’t find anywhere else in the world. How many times in your life will you be able to go inside a glacier on top of an active volcano? Here’s why the ice cave tour intrigued me, and why you should try it.
There is no wrong way to celebrate romance. Maybe you’re celebrating love for a special person in your life or maybe you’re celebrating love for yourself. Maybe you’re celebrating your love for life and travel. Either way, make sure you’re planning for somewhere romantic. Not to worry, I’ve got you covered: these are 9 of the most romantic places I’ve been that I recommend for couple travel.
It’s not a secret that Colombia is still a bit third world. Though the economy is getting better after the infamous drug problems of the 1990’s, the country is still in a subpar state. In big cities like Cartagena, economic troubles are well hidden behind clean employee uniforms, high rise hotels, and pricey tourist restaurants. Read More…
A few years ago, on my 30th birthday, I walked out of my corporate job, booked a one way ticket to Spain, and didn’t look back….at least for 8 months. When my year of teaching English in Spain was over, I promised my boyfriend and my parents that I would return home, that my Read More…
The first time I traveled to Iceland, it was for a layover so I didn’t put too much thought into what to bring; I was mostly packing for the destinations after Iceland. I realized I should have put much more effort into preparing for Iceland! The second time I went to Iceland, I googled and Read More…
The title to this post might be misleading, depending on how you define the word “luxuries.” Of course I would love limos, servants, and movie theaters in my basement, but I’m talking the little luxuries of everyday American life, like heat, and cranberry sauce. I found all my forgotten luxuries when I went home for Read More…
So why does living overseas make you a better person? It Opens Your Mind People here in Spain have asked me questions I think are silly, but they are truly curious about what my lifestyle is like. They ask me if I’m rich because I am living in Spain for 9 months. My answer to Read More…
When I first applied to the Language and Culture Assistant program, I thought I knew all about the Spanish culture because I studied Spanish in school and read a few books that took place in Spain. I didn’t prepare much for a culture shock because I wasn’t expecting much of one. How different could such a Read More…