Archive for Category: "spain"
My First Week in a Small Spanish City
I have been in Spain only one week and already feel at home. I am 22 years old and working as an English teacher in a small town 40 minutes south of Madrid called Chinchón. I teach at a secondary school where the students range in age from 12 to 18. Chinchón itself is a beautiful town that has kept the old time village feel with its cobble stone streets and stone buildings
La Dulce Vida: My European Adventures
Hi everyone! Since my last post I have traveled to two countries: Portugal and France. Portugal was beautiful–dreamlike almost–with sandy beaches and spellbinding sunsets. My visit to Paris was a trip I will never forget. From the food, to the many sights, it’s no wonder it is one of the most, if not the most, famous city in the world.
¡Viva España!: Already at Home in Spain
Hola! My name is Christina and I have been fortunate enough to be able to spend the fall semester of my junior year studying at the University of Seville in Seville, Spain. I will also be traveling to various locations throughout Europe, including Paris and Italy. Although I have only been here just over a week, Seville already feels like home
Cheap Airline Flyers Beware!
If you’re like me, you may be experiencing a bit of reverse culture shock after living abroad for five months, or if you’re lucky, you may still be traveling around Europe before heading home for the fall semester. If you are still adventuring through Europe or planning a visit on your own dime, you can find a lot of great travel deals
Fire, Flamenco, and Spanish Fiestas
One thing that I’ve learned while living in Spain is that this country always finds an excuse to celebrate something, and most of the spectacular celebrations here somehow involve wine and lighting things on fire.
