As 2015 came to an end, I kept seeing the #2015bestnine on Instagram and spent quite some time trying to figure out how to get my best nine. I decided to post about my nine worst travel moments of 2015. I wish travel could be all flowers and rainbows all the time, but it’s just not Read More…
Category: Expatriate
11 Things in Spain That Aren’t Common in the U.S.
Life in Spain is starting to feel a little like a dream. Waking up to shouts of “vengaaaa!!” and a beautiful mountainous backdrop is now only something I dream about. It helps to know that I appreciated my time there and didn’t take it for granted. Every day, I think back to this time last Read More…
6 Unexpected and Surprising Things I Learned While Living in Spain
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I moved to Spain for the first time. I was an open book, ready for anything. Or so I thought. When I finally arrived, I realized I had no idea what was awaiting me. 1. “Friendly” takes on a new meaning. I thought I knew what “friendly” Read More…
10 Reasons Why Traveling Is a Terrible Idea
With the end of the year approaching, you probably have some vacation days saved up at work. Maybe you’re thinking of going away for the holidays, or maybe just to enrich yourself. Let me help you out before you start planning and spending your money and tell you that it’s just a bad idea. Traveling Read More…
Some of My More Interesting Travel Stories
Today, someone said to me: “Tell me something interesting about yourself.” The first thing that came to my mind was, “I’m just an average girl doing average things that make me happy, with not much special about myself.” Living in Spain I guess some people might think moving to a small white village on top of Read More…
10 Reasons Why Living Overseas Makes You A Better Person
Does living in a foreign world change you? Of course. For the better? Definitely. Who should do this? Everyone! Why does living overseas make you a better person? It opens your mind. People in Spain have asked me questions I think are silly, but they are truly curious about what my lifestyle is like. They Read More…
Grand Finale of Teaching English Abroad
If you’ve been following my posts/blogs at all, you’ll know that last year I moved to the small mountainous town of Olvera, Spain to teach English in the local high school, Zaframagon. I spent 8 months getting to know the students, teachers, language, customs, foods, and country. I cried a river when it was time Read More…
Become an E-Resident of Estonia
Estonia is the first country to offer e-residency to foreigners, even if you’ve never been to the country! This is perfect for business owners or adventure seekers. When my travel-loving ears heard about this, I had to see what was involved to become an e-resident of Estonia. What is E-Residency? E-residency opens Estonia’s borders electronically Read More…
The Best Way To Challenge Yourself
Living in New Jersey, the state where I grew up, with all of my family and friends around me, I could talk about moving to Spain and think nothing of it. “It’ll be easy, I can get through anything. I’ve been to other countries before. How hard can it be?” Famous last words. Stay Away Read More…
What is Spain’s Cultural Ambassador Program?
In 2014-2015, I participated in Spain’s Cultural Ambassador Program, or Auxiliares de Conversación en España. So what exactly does that mean? This post is for anyone who has an adventurous side. What is Spain’s Cultural Ambassador Program? There are lots of communities in Spain where the people don’t have the means to travel abroad to learn English Read More…