Inspiring others to see the world
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…
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…
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…
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…