Glamour, relaxation, and the ever-so famous French Riviera. The perfect weekend getaway for a solo trip, one might say. However, my experience was slightly different than envisioned... Friday Kicking off the weekend with check in lines that resemble JFK at Christmastime, difficult to deal with airline employees, and a flight missed by a mere 2 … Continue reading The French Riviera
How Lisbon Stole my Heart
Destination: Lisbon, Portugal Dates: March 11, 2016 - March 13, 2016 Charming, colorful, and enchanting, Lisbon, Portugal has everything one could possibly dream of. I never imagined Portugal as being on my top list of must see's in Europe, however, it is a new favorite of mine! The city itself is a fusion of Latin … Continue reading How Lisbon Stole my Heart
Finding Home in Barcelona
Home is where the heart is, and although a part of my heart is still at home in California, another part is here in Barcelona, and I have a feeling it always will be. I'm quickly approaching my two month mark here in Spain, how is this possible? I remember boarding the plane in Orange County with … Continue reading Finding Home in Barcelona
Je T’aime Paris
Weekend getaway to the City of Love for Valentine's Day, or shall I say "Galentine's Day," does it get much more romantic than that? Oddly enough, this is my third time in Paris, but my first time being able to escape the airport doors. Every time I have flown into Europe, Charles de Gualle is my first … Continue reading Je T’aime Paris
Tips & Tricks
Many of my friends, family, and even strangers I've encountered all ask me similar questions about my experience so far abroad, how I prepared for it, and how I'm managing while being half way across the world. My number one piece of advice: Be open minded and embrace all experiences. My OCD self constantly desires full … Continue reading Tips & Tricks
Hey, What’s Up, Hello…
After a handful of busy days filled with school, weekend excursions, bar hopping, adventuring, dancing, exploring, and sickness, I am finally able to sit down and release some of my thoughts on life here in Barcelona. Life here in Spain is much different than at home, and I can finally say I feel like a … Continue reading Hey, What’s Up, Hello…
Dalí
Unlike any other museum in the world, the Salvador Dalí Theatre and Museum is a unique creation of artwork, representative of Dalí and his life. Dalí was a surreal artist with an eccentric, vibrant personality. He actually designed his museum throughout his life, and made sure every detail was representative of the world he lived … Continue reading Dalí
Weekend Getaway
Many of you already know that I am doing an Au Pair while studying abroad in Barcelona. The family I have connected with is so warm, lively, and loving. They have embraced me with open arms and I have fallen in love with them in just the few days that I have been here. They … Continue reading Weekend Getaway
Nice to Meet You
Ahhh, the joys of making new friends. How lucky I am to be surrounded by students from all over the world with similar interests, passions, and lifestyles. If being in a foreign country isn't enough to quench your thirst for adrenaline, throw one hundred plus abroad students into the mix and you're set. For many, this … Continue reading Nice to Meet You
And so the Adventure Begins…
Welcome to España! After a long 17 hours of traveling, I have finally arrived to my final destination: Barcelona! During my trip, I ventured from Southern California to snowy Minneapolis, Minnesota, followed by a long trek to Paris, France, finally finished in Barcelona, Spain. I was greeted at the gate by one of the most … Continue reading And so the Adventure Begins…
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