The Problem with Pintrest
I admit, I use Pinterest from time to time. I’ve used it to find some delicious recipes, funny memes, and cute hairstyles. However, some areas of the site have become … Continue reading
How to Make (and Keep) a Traveler’s Hippocratic Oath
Originally posted on Everywhere Once:
Tours you can take, although we’ll pass First, do no harm. It’s an oath sworn by physicians and a pledge that every traveler should make…
Moving (back) across an ocean
Yes, I am alive. I returned to WA on July 31st and the culture shock hasn’t been too bad, but it’s definitely there. I’ve spent my time hanging out with … Continue reading
The Strange Math of Traveling Without a Plan
Originally posted on Everywhere Once:
I meant to go here Is it possible to get nothing for something and still think you’ve gotten a good deal? Apparently, the answer to…
Things I Will Miss About España
Paella and other yummy Spanish food. Speaking Spanish. Sometimes I feel useless, sometimes I feel brilliant, but it’s always a great learning experience. The Metro!! Oh, the metro. I love … Continue reading
Advice for Living Abroad – Homesickness
This is the latest in my series regarding advice for living abroad. Past entries include: Language | Culture One of the biggest fears people have regarding living abroad is homesickness. … Continue reading
Self Discipline: Budgeting for Travel
I recently read a blog post titled How I Afford Travel: badass trips on a not-so-badass budget. I thought it contained a lot of great tips about fitting your dream … Continue reading
Only in Spain…
…do they take the retirement age of 65 so seriously. When it’s your 65th birthday, it’s common to retire that very day. This year one of the teachers at my … Continue reading
Traveling Alone
When I tell someone I’m traveling alone, the reaction is either Aren’t you scared/lonely? (from people who never travel alone) or Good on ya, aren’t you having a blast? (from … Continue reading
Sunny Friday
I have a lot to be thankful for here. I was thinking about it today during my commute home. It’s 2:20 and I’m leaving school, it’s sunny, mid-50s F (13 … Continue reading
What I have learned during 2 weeks of backpacking
I am two weeks in to my backpacking adventure, with four more to go. Already I have learned a lot about myself, about traveling, not to mention everything I’ve learned … Continue reading
Spanish Skills June 2013
Nine months in Madrid, surrounded by native speakers (lots of practice!) but required to speak English all day at work (less practice!) I’m still super self-conscious, but I’m getting better … Continue reading
