No One Says Apartamento: A Piso Glossary for Spain

When I first moved to Madrid, I absolutely thought my Spanish was on point… until I started looking for apartments and had my potential compañeros de piso rambling on a mile a minute about fianzas, ascensores and gastos aparte. ¿Say what? For starters, you’re not looking for an apartamento. You’re looking for a piso. Well,…

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A Burning Ring of Fire: Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain

I Fell Into A Burning Ring of Fire: Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain Ear-splitting explosions, blazing bonfires, enormous burning effigies and packs of feral children playing with matches. Nope, it’s not a war zone or the latest post-apocalyptic blockbuster. Welcome to Las Fallas; Valencia’s premiere party and one of the biggest, craziest festivals in all of…

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About Me: Getting Lost & Finding Myself

At age 18, having never so much as boarded a plane, I packed my bags and embarked on a 13-hour flight to New Zealand. It changed everything. That fateful summer opened my eyes not only to the world, but to another way of life. I had a taste of adventure and I wanted more. Over…

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Bewitching Barcelona Top 10

Barcelona truly does have something for everyone – golden beaches, world famous architecture, trendy boutiques, street musicians and nightlife that doesn’t quit. Here are my top 10 spots to get lost in.