Surprise! I went to the United States, just for a little rejuvenation, relaxation, and some re-charging. I was there because a good friend was getting married that week, which ended up being the perfect excuse for playing hooky for ten days! I was there for only ten days, which were ten days full of lots of […]
Tenerife South for 3.5 Days, Part I
Spain is famous for a lot of things (siestas, flamenco dancing, paella, wine, olives), annnnnd it’s beaches. The majority of Spain is surrounded by water, except for that little annoying bit that keeps it attached to the rest of Europe ;). So anyway, there are a lot of beaches and a lot of really incredible […]
Checking In V.
Making: I never know what to put for this. Making = cooking? Or making = sewing? Not sewing anything, but made a big lunch today with my friend, Maeghan! We made herb-crusted salmon // gnocchi with pesto // sliced bread // tomato with olive oil // roasted kale // and wine. because we are Spanish. Cooking: last […]
7 Things to Bring on Your Trip to Morocco
Morocco isn’t like the other cities you’ve traveled to in Europe, therefore, knowing what to take to Morocco can be tricky. There isn’t a corner pharmacy to buy medications, big supermarkets for your favorite foods and drinks, public bathrooms when you need to go, and easy public transportation to help you get around. There isn’t a […]
5 Things That Surprised Me About Morocco
1 // There are hardly any women in public. Before going to Morocco, I knew that, traditionally, women are not part of the public society. They usually stay home to care for the house and children. If they are in public, it´s to sell goods or to buy foods. With that being said, I was […]
2.5 Days in Tanger, Morocco (Part II)
Just catching up? Start HERE with part I. Day Two The second day in Tanger, I woke up ready to see and do everything that we didn’t see and do the first day. Namely, see (and ride?) some camels, and figure out the bus situation for going to Chefchaouen the next day. That shirt felt […]
29 Blog Questions Survey.
One of my favorite types of blog posts to read are the ones that quench my thirst to be as nosy as possibly into other people’s lives…a.k.a I love posts where I can read about minuscule details of the blogger and their day. Naturally, when I saw this survey on the Carrots ‘n’ Cake blog, […]
Ten Ways to Help Overcome Loneliness When You Live Abroad.
Living abroad has all types of amazing benefits- friends, new cities, parties, cool restaurants, learning about a new culture, but with all the good, there is always a darker side (like with anything in life). I have found that one of the biggest struggles I face living in another country are the bouts of loneliness […]
Living on an Auxiliar Salary: January 2017 Budget Report
Ooooof, this month was a scary one in terms of spending. The good news is that most of it was on current and future travel plans. The bad news is that I still spent a *#$@ ton of money. But somehow my bank account isn’t completely empty, so let’s go with that. For memory’s sake, […]
Enero Fin de Semana en Madrid.
Buenos dias!! Estoy escribiendo este post el miercoles…mejor tarde que nunca 😉 Me he despertado dos horas antes que tengo que irme para planear dos viajes pendientes pero son super estresantes. Mejor que escribo aqui y los dejo para mas tarde. #procrastination #enespanol Este fin de semana pasado ha sido increible…como siempre! Era lo […]