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…

Home For Christmas: Forgotten Luxuries

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…

Why Does Living Overseas Make You A Better Person?

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…