The Day I Missed My First ALSA Bus: My Spanish Travel Lesson
So, here’s the thing: I thought I had this all figured out. I ordered my ALSA bus ticket online, saw […]
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The 5 Stages of Being an Auxiliar in Spain: aka Emotional Olympics Abroad
If you’re an auxiliar de conversación in Spain, welcome to the ride. You’re about to experience more emotional plot twists
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Respecting Our Elders: What Spain Gets Right
One thing I’ve really started to notice in my daily life here in Spain is how much people genuinely respect
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Overwhelmed: The Good Kind of Course
Living in Spain is a lot less stressful, that is, unless you’re dealing with paperwork. (Then all bets are off.)
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Returning to Gandia: Familiar Streets & Familiar Faces
When my plane touched down in Barcelona, it felt like the start of a new chapter. I gave myself a
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Planes, Trains, and Buses: My Honest Thoughts on Getting Around Spain
Let’s talk about transportation in Spain, because trust me, you’ll use it a lot. Whether you’re hopping from city to
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Life in Spain: Living in One Big House (Apartment)
Living in a Spanish apartment building feels less like living in separate flats and more like sharing one giant house
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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: The Great European Navigation Debate
Okay, let’s talk about something every expat, traveler, or “I’ll just wander and figure it out” type eventually faces in
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From Cobblestones to Critters: A Homecoming Story
Coming back to my small Tennessee town after months in Spain has been a lot of things, but the most
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A Different Kind of Tired: Why Coming Home Feels Like Rest on Repeat
When I moved to Spain, I knew there’d be challenges. Ten months later, I can say living abroad is equal
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