Ibiza is known as party central during the summer months, but a visit during the off-season offers a much more peaceful experience. Ibiza, a Spanish island off the Eastern coast of Spain is one of three Balearic islands, which also include Mallorca and Minorca. From the Madrid Airport you can find round-trip tickets as cheap … Continue reading Ibiza: Worth it in the Winter!
If you are wondering how to travel after graduating while getting paid a reliable wage you can actually live off of, then becoming a language assistant is your answer. Most language assistants or auxiliares de conversación as they’re called in Spanish, only work three and a half days a week and can count on a … Continue reading So You Want to Travel Across Europe… (and not worry about how you’ll pay your living expenses each month)
This weekend Jen and I reunited in Copenhagen, Denmark. While I adored the colorful buildings in Nyhavn and the various museums and castles we visited, there was one thing about Denmark that will stick with me. I don’t think you can visit Denmark without hearing about the simple phrase Hygge. The word is printed on … Continue reading hygge not hate: winter in copenhagen vs. ohio
By now you must’ve heard “Madrid is such a walk-able city” a few times over. And it is true! Walking allows you to intimately discover the cozy corners of the city you would otherwise miss zipping by in a car or bus. But when you are ready to put on some cute shoes and explore … Continue reading Navigating Madrid When You Are Tired of Walking
This post is solely dedicated to food; the good, the bad, and the ugly. From “blood sausage” to cafeteria lunches to luxurious pastries and local delicacies, there is a plethora of food to discover. One of my goals in Spain is to become a better cook in my own kitchen. I love good food with … Continue reading A Foodie Post: Spain Edition
After about four weeks in my new city (and a lot of persistence from Jen) I guess it’s about time to write something about it!! Some days I feel worlds away from home, but most days I absolutely love where I am living and the little life I have found here for myself. Some days … Continue reading My attempt at becoming a Madrileña… and being far from it!
If you are applying for a student visa through the Consulate General of Spain in Chicago… ReAd mE! Applying for a visa to teach English as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Spain can either be simple and smooth or a frustrating rush depending on your understanding of how to complete the list of required documents. … Continue reading applying for a student visa through the Spanish Consulate in Chicago: tips and tricks
Within one 20 square-mile radius chunk, I have spent 21 of my 22 years of life. There is nothing wrong with this little Ohio corner, in fact many of my happiest moments and memories call this little bubble, home. After graduating college (also within the chunk), my next move was inspired by the year that … Continue reading dear future chunk escapee: escaping your little ‘chunk’ of the world
Motivated by the thought of F I N A L L Y reaching my destination after nearly a full twenty four hours of travel, I pushed my jet-lagged body and three suitcases equivalent to my weight through what happened to be the largest airport in Europe. Unsure of what time of day it was and … Continue reading day one as a dutchie
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