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9 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo Right Now
Solo travel is a beautiful thing. You’re giving yourself the opportunity to discover the world while also discovering more about yourself. Maybe you’ve thought about it bef
Traveling Abroad Isn’t as Expensive as You Think: Backpacking Europe on a Budget
You’ve always dreamed of sipping wine beneath the Eiffel Tower, riding a Vespa through the Italian coastline, hiking in the Scottish Highlands or dancing the night away in a Span
The Best Parks to Visit in Barcelona
When you think of Barcelona, the color blue may come to mind, but once acquainted, you find that it’s also a place of pleasant greenery, giving a breath of fresh air to this
Best countries to visit when teaching abroad in Spain
Though Spain is quite the captivating and beautiful country, even the most dedicated lovers of this country must venture away from time to time. The wonderful thing is that living
What I’ve learned while teaching English in Barcelona
I knew for many years that after college I would escape my American life in hopes of new adventures and experiences in Europe. Once my senior year of college creeped upon me, I dec
A Guide to Making New Friends While Abroad
You’ve arrived. You’re in an entirely different country, surrounded by all new customs and unfamiliar faces. In fact, very little feels familiar and maybe you’re beginning to
The vegetarian’s guide to eating in Spain
Welcome to the jamón-loving country of Spain, where you can find an endless number pig legs hanging from restaurant interiors or perhaps casually sitting on the counter as a barma
Teaching English in Spain: Do you need to speak Spanish?
Ah, such an ambiguous question. You want to take the plunge in teaching English abroad in Spain, but you’re thinking, “How will I get by if I don’t speak Spanish!?” First,
The Mediterranean Island of Malta: Why you need to visit
A country full of Old World architecture, dazzling natural sites, and of course, the sun and the sparkling sea, Malta is a tiny island located just below Italy in the Mediterranean
