May is officially here! Anyone else feel like April lasted for a long time? Or just me? Now that April is over, I thought I’d do a little wrap-up of what I’ve been up to this past month, as well as what’s coming up in the future. I’m going to try and do this at …
5 Lessons Learned From My First Solo Trip
Before leaving for Spain I didn’t know quite what to expect. What would a big solo trip like this actually be like? Would it be an absolute disaster and turn me off of the idea of traveling forever? Would it be a life-changing experience that I could one day turn into a best-selling memoir? I …
7 Places in Spain that You’ll Want to Stop and Photograph
Spain is a beautiful country. When I traveled there in early 2017, it felt like every day I would come across something that would leave me going wow wow wow and I don’t ever have to leave, right? I was constantly taking pictures, even though I feel like none of them truly do justice to what I saw. …
What it’s Like to Take a Tapas Tour with Devour Madrid
Recently, I got back from my first solo trip, a 3-week backpacking excursion around Spain. And, guys? It. Was. AWESOME. I definitely have the travel bug now, and I’m already dreaming about when I can get back to Spain. My trip began in Madrid, and, if I had to pick, it was probably my favorite …
I’m going to Spain: Some thoughts on my first solo trip
I’m going to Spain. I have to keep telling myself that because it still doesn’t seem real. But it is. I’ve booked my flight. I’ve booked accommodations. I’m reading my guidebook (shout out to Rick Steves, heyyy). I’m going to Spain! This is going to be my first international trip (Well, besides Canada. But Canada is …
How to Cope with Anxiety While Traveling
A version of this article has been published on Thought Catalog since I originally posted it. Anxiety is something I have dealt with for most of my life, and I’ve written about it before. As I’m sure others who suffer from anxiety will understand, going on a trip can bring up a lot of opportunities …
How to Teach English in Spain Legally
About a year ago, I earned my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate through the International TEFL Academy (ITA). I took the online course, and it was a great experience. While Life Stuff (and, let’s be honest, a big ol’ dose of fear) has gotten in the way of my going abroad to …