When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

When it comes to healthy eating abroad, a little organization goes a long way. 
How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice

Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead. 
What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
In Spain, Im Just Another Guiri

In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"

What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
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. 
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. 
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. 
All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
Losing An Old Friend in a New City

Losing An Old Friend in a New City

My dog, Louie, was my home in a place away far from home. 

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