Let’s talk about something we don’t always talk about enough: what it really feels like to move to a new […]
New City, Same Region: What It’s Like Starting Over (Again) as an Auxiliar Read More »
So, let me set the scene: I was minding my business, typing away on my computer like the productive, put-together
Spain Went Dark: And So Did My Wi-Fi, and my sanity Read More »
Before moving to Spain, I’d heard the whispers. The cautionary tales. The “Bring copies of everything, twice!” warnings. And like
Bureaucracy in Spain: A Test of Patience, Pens, and Personal Growth Read More »
Let me just say this before anyone comes for me: I love Spain. The food is fresh, the olive oil
Spain Said: Season Lightly, Love Deeply Read More »
One of the first things I noticed about Spanish food culture, besides the fact that every dish is basically blessed
Food Is Just… Food: Why Spain Doesn’t Obsess Over Diets Like the U.S. Does Read More »
Before I moved to Spain, food and I had a complicated relationship. I grew up with fried everything, oversized portions,
My First Impression of the Food in Spain: Guilt-Free, Full, and Actually Loved Read More »
If you know me, you know I don’t usually talk about ailments online (we are not that kind of blog),
Let’s Talk Farmacia Magic: My Favorite Kind of Culture Shock Read More »
Let me just start by saying this: getting sick abroad hits different. It’s not just the cough or the sore
Every year, right after the solemn tones of Semana Santa fade out, Valencia does what it does best: it brings
Crack an Egg on Your Forehead: Welcome to Easter Monday in Valencia Read More »
One of the best surprises about living in Spain as an auxiliar? You get nearly two weeks off for Semana
Semana Santa in Spain: No Eggs, Just Drama, Drums, and Days Off Read More »