Seville, I’m breaking up with you
Querida Sevilla mía, You know that age-old, “It’s not you, it’s me”? Well, it’s not me. Eres tú. We’ve reached the end of a nine-year relationship, one marked with uncertainty…
Guiri 101: A Crash-Course on How to Find Summer Work in Spain
Think of summer. Popsicles, parades, swimsuits (and if you're me, likely a sunburn that sends you inside to pout about how you can never get a tan). For me, summer…
Five Realizations I’ve Made About Myself as a Traveler
Staring at my 2015 planner just one year ago, I circled just two dates: August 8th, my wedding day, and August 15th, my 30th birthday. I inhaled sharply, knowing that…
When Living Abroad Starts Feeling Like Living in America
I could have easily been in a neighborhood pub back home in Chicago. Armed with two guiri friends and a stomach that hadn't eaten all day, I ordered a cheeseburger…
30 Things I’m Glad to Have Done Before Turning 30, part 2
Did you miss the first 16? You can find them here - from things I'm glad I learned to indispensable travel experiences along with career decisions. My 20s brought me…
Spanish Healthcare 101
Preguntas Ardientes: What kind of health cover do I need for living abroad in Spain?
If you’re planning to move to a new country like Spain where healthcare isn’t free for or guaranteed for all, it's important to understand that travel insurance isn’t going to protect…