Hello, remember me? I’ve taken a hiatus from writing because, as it turns out, when your best friend in the whole world visits you in Europe for 3 weeks, it is hard to care about anything else. Who knew best friendship was this debilitating. ...Read More

Vale. /ˈβa.le/ adj. and n. This means both “OK” and “Voucher” in Spanish. You’ll hear it all day everyday in Spain, but unfortunately it’s normally the former meaning. If only every “vale” heard here was referencing a holiday gift voucher.  The holiday season for travelers ...Read More

Packing for Spain: The Essentials 1. Purse > moneybelt. You’re not a tourist, you’re an expat. Actually, even tourists shouldn’t wear moneybelts, but that’s beyond my reach here. Spain is a really safe place, though theft can occur, especially in Barcelona (possibly the pickpocketing capital ...Read More