Inspiring others to see the world
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…
As the title says, there are 7 days in a week, and someday isn’t one of them. Let someday be today. No excuses. Like many people, I’m a victim of procrastination, especially when it comes to taking a trip. For years I would look up airfares and say to myself, “I’ll just wait until the Read More…
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…
With colder weather approaching, most people are probably thinking it’s time for a trip to a beach or warm weather. I know people who follow the sun don’t want to think about going to a colder climate, but sometimes you get the best experience when you travel colder rather than warmer. Here are a few Read More…
I have talked to a few people lately who really made me think about what it’s like to live in a northern region like Iceland, Finland, or Alaska. Between the midnight sun, midday moon, northern lights, other natural wonders, I decided the details of the conversation were too interesting not to share. Midday Moon I went to Read More…
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…
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…
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…