That time I moved to France and didn’t blog about it: preparing to move abroad during a pandemic
2020 will be the year that the world stopped for so many. But for me, it's the year I got to live in France. France was a lovely little séjour,…
Paris’s Jardin du Luxembourg and my musings on expat life
In a little old house that was covered with vines, lived 12 little girls in two straight lines. For as long as I can remember, I have been borderline obsessed…
A First-Timers Guide to Las Fallas
At nearly 6 am, small firecrackers still fizzled on the streets. I'd been awake for an entire day, driving from one end of Spain to the other before plugging my…
Chasing Don Quixote: a Detour through Castilla-La Mancha
"Bueno, Castilla-La Mancha isn't exactly known for its long, winding highways," Inmaculada said, dragging her fingertip across the screen of her mobile phone six consecutive times as the car pointed…
Why You Need This Adult Coloring Book Dedicated to Wanderlust
It was a night like any other: I was watching clips of America's Next Top Model (shame, shame) when my Macbook Air screen when blank. It was a sign for…
The Curious Case of Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
"Passion and quality are at the heart of this venture. It's that simple." I sneezed, a clear sign that spring was about to settle onto Andalucía for a brief period…