Inspiring others to see the world
I’ve been living in the past since I returned to the United States after my fairy tale year living in Southern Spain in 2014-2015. It’s been over a year since I got back physically, but mentally I’m still there. I’m going through the motions of living back home, but I’m not really here.
During my travels, I’ve come across a lot of travel apps and websites that have made my travels much easier, and I want to share my secrets to help YOU travel more and more easily too! If you have a trip scheduled, whether it’s somewhere you’ve been 15 times before or it’s your first time, check out some of these travel apps to see how you can make your experience better.
While James and I were living in Spain last year, we obviously worked with Spanish people. In Spain, everyone is of Spanish heritage and identifies as Spanish. However, in the melting pot of America, not many people identify as “American.” If you ask an American what their nationality is, they will likely say Irish, German, Asian, Read More…
Tourist traps lure in unsuspecting tourists. They try to fool you into thinking they offer a good representation of what the country has to offer and what the locals eat all the time. Tourist traps might look appealing from the outside, but they usually leave you with empty wallets and unfulfilled appetites. You might be saying to yourself, Read More…
If you’ve ever tried learning another language, you understand how hard it is. You know that even one small letter change can change the whole meaning of a word, which could attract lots of tilted heads, strange looks, uncontrollable laughter, or maybe even security protocols. Here are some of the funny stories I’ve experienced in learning Read More…
If you’re anything like me, you love to travel. And I hate to break it to you, but that travel bug only gets worse as you grow because you start realizing what else is out there and what you’re missing by not traveling. As you travel, you will meet thousands of people and start figuring Read More…
Carnaval is semi-equivalent to Mardi Gras in the U.S., but on a bigger scale. It’s a popular party in the rest of the world, especially in Europe. Spanish Carnaval is one of the most popular parties in Europe, and it’s something you may want to plan around when traveling abroad. If you’re reading this, you’re Read More…
When I decided to move abroad, it came with feelings of excitement of the unknown, expectations of adventure, and looking forward to learning new cultures and meeting new people. I focused on the positives so I didn’t talk myself out of going once I booked the flight and had my visa. I completely tuned out Read More…
Before a big trip, everyone starts thinking about their packing list. Some people pack a week in advance to make sure they don’t forget anything, others pack the night before so they can continue to use all of their things up until the very last day. But I’d be surprised if I met someone who didn’t have Read More…
I can’t do a worst travel moments post without doing a best travel moments post! So maybe we had a few rough patches while traveling Europe in 2015, but the good times definitely outweighed the bad. 1. Seeing the Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland This has been on my bucket list forever Read More…