In Spain, Im Just Another Guiri

In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"

What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
Final Feelings and a Countdown

Final Feelings and a Countdown

I’ve finally started to realize that my nomadic life isn’t a dream. 
Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

As the time to move abroad draws close, here are a few things to consider. 
Why Im Afraid of Western Europe

Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe

Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you. 
I Didnt Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

I Didn't Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

Now, I'm a fly on the wall of a nation in total meltdown. 
Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But Its Worse If Youre an Expat

Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But It's Worse If You're an Expat

A wider talent pool, bureaucracy and a foreign passport can all make for a bumpy ride. 
How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

I was told it would take five years to feel at home. Here's how my experience measures up.
Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

The results? They might not be what you expect. 
How to Transition to a Life in Bags

How to Transition to a Life in Bags

Travelling for two years means owning only what fits into a few bags. Here’s how to make it happen. 
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
Does Pet Ownership Mean You Cant Travel?

Does Pet Ownership Mean You Can't Travel?

With two years abroad ahead of us, there was just one snag: A dog named Loki. 
The Rise of the Right in Europe

The Rise of the Right in Europe

Living abroad doesn't mean escaping the big issues back home. 
Robbie Burns & Me

Robbie Burns & Me

How living in Scotland has pushed me to re-examine my identity. 
Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption. 
Exiting Expat Life

Exiting Expat Life

I knew there would be tears shed when I left home. What I didn't expect was the sadness that would accompany saying "so long" to expat life.   
Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

Finalizing an Au Pair Contract

What you should negotiate before heading overseas. 
Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland

How well-being in Switzerland is more affordable than I thought.
What Its Like to Study at an Italian University

What It's Like to Study at an Italian University

I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
What to Expect at a Spanish University

What to Expect at a Spanish University

Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 

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