Travel blogger. Budget backpacker. Digital nomad. Serial expat.
According to Madrid’s 2019 tourism report, a mere 6.6% of surveyed travelers cited winter as the best time of year to visit Madrid. But if you choose to go against the grain and see...
“Happy New Year!” I proclaim, blowing an imaginary noisemaker, throwing invisible confetti, and conveniently ignoring the fact that I’m a month late in posting my end-of-year roundup. Forgive me for my unseemly procrastination, but...
Granada, Spain always has and always will hold an immensely special place in my heart. Since my first month-long visit as a high schooler in 2006, I’ve been enamored by the city’s beauty and...
Collaborations / Other / Wine Tasting Around the World
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published April 3, 2019 · Last modified January 28, 2021
Think of wine, and images of sipping champagne in France or enjoying a chianti under the Tuscan sun spring to mind. With Italy, France, and Spain alone producing almost 14 million metric tons of...
I have yet to find a speck of Spain that doesn’t carry an absurd abundance of charm. That said, one of the most unique spots I had the pleasure of visiting during my years...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published March 20, 2018 · Last modified October 18, 2018
Mountains, cafés, rivers, bars, deserts, temples, beaches, cathedrals… When it comes to travel, I love seeing it all. Keep me under a roof in an exclusive resort or send me to the great outdoors,...
Well, folks, we made it through another year. And what a year it was. While most of the world sought redemption for the world events of 2016 but were met with a new crop of issues,...
by Kirstie Jeffries · Published November 4, 2017 · Last modified November 7, 2018
Anyone who’s spent more than just about a few minutes with me can tell you one thing: I am absolutely nuts about Spain. I had my first taste of it when I studied in...
