I got an email from a reader in August with a question that I’d never been asked before. “I was wondering if you had any particular tips or suggestions of ways that your friends and family back home have made you feel loved and supported from far away and maybe things that have helped…
In case you missed it, in April the internet gods showered me with love and I WON a trip to Italy through Tour Radar (partners with Intrepid Travel)!! After patiently waiting until September for me to finally be able to get time off work, we eagerly embarked on our Amalfi Coast Sailing Adventure for two! Narrowly avoiding…
Thinking about finding an apartment in Spain (or any foreign country) can be stressful enough for some people to induce hyperventilation. Going on my 5th year in Spain I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs when it comes to finding an apartment and the more experiences that are shared out there on the…
Today, I have one small wallet-saving piece of advice I’d like to share with anyone that stumbles across this blog. I sometimes get asked what is the best way to transfer money from the US to Spain, or vice versa, or just about transferring money in general. In 2013 I heard about a service…
Working as an English Language assistant is a pretty sweet deal. A 12 hour work week is pretty much anyone’s dream, and honestly, it’s so few hours that you feel bad complaining when there is any sort of small issue. But sometimes things happen and you need time off and then you feel like a…
So, you want to drink like a Spaniard? Let me warn you: it’s an art. Moving to Spain fresh out of university, my drinking standards were fairly low. I was never a cocktail snob- pretty much anything with alcohol in it did it for me. Embarrassingly, we drank only to get drunk. Our nights out…
Living in Spain, and living abroad in general, is sometimes portrayed as the ultimate adventure- full of spontaneous vespa rides, delicious food and endless Instagram opportunities. But living abroad and not just vacationing. It’s easy to get jaded once the novelty of your new home wears off. The little boutiques are less cute (can I…
