Sorry, World. I Left My Heart in Spain
In a recent post, I detailed seven of my favorite things about life in Australia, but I’ll give you the plain, honest truth: although I like it here, I don’t love it. But, well,...
Yearly Archive: 2014
Making the Most of Your Trip to Munich, Germany
When guest author Mary Bell approached me about sharing her post about some of the must-sees in Munich, Germany, I couldn’t resist. Although I haven’t yet had a chance to travel there, I’ve heard nothing but...
7 Reasons to Love Life in Australia
Last night, my new Colombian roommate asked why I like Australia, and I quickly realized I had no answer prepared for her. Sure, life here is great, but, oddly, I had never given the...
When in Rome, All Roads Lead to Rome, and Other Such Clichés
Everybody I talked to said Rome was terrible: overcrowded, expensive, busy, full of tourist traps… Despite these subpar reviews, I was still determined to see the famed capital at least once during my time...
A Love Affair with International Soccer
The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off less than twelve hours from the time I’m writing this, and I can barely contain my excitement. To count down to this year’s tournament (and Spain’s inevitable...
Ciao, Roma! Easter Week in Italy
We may live in the era of social media, where news is instantaneous thanks to constantly updated Twitter and Facebook feeds. When an earthquake hits California, I am immediately alerted by a flurry of...
From 462 to 457: Australian Work Visa Approved!
Well, Australia, you better get used to me, because, last week, my 457 sponsored work visa was approved! My plan in Australia all along was uncertain. Although my working holiday visa was valid for...
How to Improve Your Spanish While in Spain
I originally wrote this post for a now defunct website I used to work for. Wanting to give it another life, I’m now sharing it here. Living – or planning to live – abroad...
