With everything going on with COVID, I have decided to keep my travelling to a minimum. However, I had to get out and do something. There is so much to see surrounding Barcelona, which makes for perfect day trips. Most places are easily accessible by both public transport and private car. Public transportation can often … Read More
I got my hands on Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes, yet another recommendation. I started reading this right after reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle in an attempt to keep the high I was on. However, I was very quickly reminded why reading is not my thing – long chapters! Being that I had decided … Read More
I love chicken salad, but I really didn’t make it at home until I started on keto. This is a great snack to have in your kitchen for a couple of days. Here in Spain, I don’t have access to very much packaged snacks, so I find myself always looking for quick, go-to ones that … Read More
I have to admit, I am by no means a minimalist. When I travel I like to have everything I need and I like to travel comfortably. What I will say is, I have been trying to make an extra effort to travel with less luggage for efficiency. Who wants to wait for checked luggage … Read More
With all the technology available these days, you can do so much research about what it is like to live in a new country. That is what I did before I got to Barcelona. I joined Facebook groups and watched Youtube videos, and for the most part, I can say I was pretty prepared when … Read More
I have never really been a big fish eater. However, as I am now living in Barcelona, and the Mediterranean is known for their amazing seafood, I decided to make an effort. I also have a shellfish allergy so fish is the only part of the amazing seafood here that I can indulge in. This … Read More
One of my motivating factors for moving to Spain, was to be able to travel for cheaper on this side of the world. Unfortunately fate had a different plan for me involving a world pandemic. I arrived in Spain in January of 2020 and just as I was getting settled and getting ready to take … Read More
Untamed by Glennon Doyle was recommended by a friend who mentioned that I would love it. She also knew the short chapters would be captivating as she knows my attention span. This is in no way a book review. I just wanted to share a few snippets from the book that sat well with my … Read More
There is a lot of space for people to teach English as a second language in many countries. Depending on the country you choose, your job search process can look different. For example, in most Asian countries you can job search and get hired before you even arrive in the country. Some countries have government … Read More
One of my favorite shows to watch on TV is House Hunters International. They make it look so easy to just pack up your life and move across the globe and get settled. Well it turns out it is not that simple. Unless you are independently wealthy, more than likely, most of us will need … Read More
