After my trip to Palma, I spent most of my time in December finishing up things at work and starting to prepare for the holidays. Bryanda came from Mallorca to visit me in Galicia and after a few days we went to Portugal and explored Porto and Lisbon for Christmas Read more…
Before I came to Spain, I was introduced by one of my Spanish professors to another girl (Bryanda) who would also be moving to Spain to teach English with the same program. We had been introduced through email. So throughout the summer, we spent a lot of time helping each Read more…
Porto, Portugal. A city that I had never really had an interest in until one weekend I got tired and restless and said “Screw it. I’m taking a last minute, solo trip this weekend.” So that’s what I did. I boarded a late train one Friday night and went to Read more…
One: You are the creator of your journey. – The power of planning is in your hands everyday. You are not forced to be around a group of people and argue about who has the best ideas for things to do and you are not forced to travel on someone Read more…
I’ve officially been in Spain for a little over one week. I can honestly say that I am more in love with this place than I have ever been in my life. Those of you who know me best knows that is a lot of love! I finally feel settled Read more…
Well after 10 hours of flights, 9 hours on a train, and a lot of walking, I have finally made it to my destination, Salvaterra de Miño! It has been an awesome journey so far and I am looking forward to this next 9 months more than ever. Upon arriving Read more…
If someone told me while I was growing up that I would be moving to a different country at age 22, I wouldn’t have believed them. I used to get so frightened and nervous about any type of change that involved me being away from home for a few days. Read more…
