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Small town vs. city life: Language assistants in Spain 2-year review
The language assistants program in Spain is a great way for North Americans to live abroad. Here’s my review of the program after 2 years.
How a more expensive apartment saved my mental health
I met Gretchen* on a sticky summer day just as June was about to melt into July. Temperatures throughout the… Read more How a more expensive apartment saved my mental health
1 year in Spain: (other people’s) expectations vs. reality
With my one-year Spaniversary coming up next month, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the past year has brought… Read more 1 year in Spain: (other people’s) expectations vs. reality
The truth about living in small-town Spain
Living in small town Spain is one of the most valuable experiences one can have. Here’s what you need to know.
Keeping Calm and Carrying On in London: When Travel Gets Tough
With my freshly stamped passport in hand, I made my way out of the non-EU-citizens passport control line and over… Read more Keeping Calm and Carrying On in London: When Travel Gets Tough
An open letter to my non-American friends and neighbors
What’s up? It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Yankee. Even if you don’t know me personally, you may have seen me… Read more An open letter to my non-American friends and neighbors
6 Untranslatable Spanish Words and Phrases
There are some things you just won’t learn in school. Every travel blogger and their monkey’s uncle knows that getting… Read more 6 Untranslatable Spanish Words and Phrases
Let’s See How Far We’ve Come
It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since I said goodbye to the classic brick pathways, ornery… Read more Let’s See How Far We’ve Come
Too (un)cool for school
In fifth grade, I ran for class president. It was my first experience managing anything like a public relations campaign,… Read more Too (un)cool for school
