A big decision I had to make once I knew I wanted to teach English in Spain is whether or not to get my TEFL certification. The Spanish government does... keep reading
Just like in any good House Hunters episode, I had unrealistic expectations of what my piso (flat/apartment) would be like. A mix of people from various countries A balcony looking... keep reading
The first semester has wrapped up and before I dive into the second half of my year, I’d like to take time to reflect on the highlights from the fall... keep reading
Speaking in Spanish while living in Madrid sounds as though it should be a given. However, I’ve had to actively work at using the language because it’s surprisingly easy to... keep reading
In the last few weeks, I’ve finally established a routine here in Madrid. Maybe this sounds dull, but it’s quite exciting for me! Routine means I’m finding my groove in... keep reading
Hiking in the great outdoors is one of my favorite things to do. So finding good trails was a top priority for me once I moved to Madrid and I’m... keep reading
I’ve been told time and time again that it rains only a handful of days during the summer here in Madrid. What did it do the first 3 days here... keep reading
