Luxemblog Part Deux My first few weeks in lovely Luxembourg have been hectic- amazing, but hectic. I’ve finally settled into my new flat, despite continued admin problems thanks to Sanem …
Living La Vida Luxembourg
Luxemblog Part 1 Bonjour. Hallo. Moien. It’s been a while since I last posted, mainly because I spent the Summer penniless, dreaming about the trips to Poland and France I missed …
Au-Pair: Budget Traveller’s Dream or Nightmare?
Like many other travellers with big dreams but little money, I jumped at the opportunity to be an Au-Pair abroad one summer. Teaching a bit of English to some kids …
Jazpan: An Asian Adventure
As you may have figured out by now, I adore Europe and have made it my goal to see every country in this beautiful continent I’m lucky enough to call home. …
Mountains, Mishaps & Mint Tea in Marrakech
This time last year I had my very first taste of life outside Europe when I visited Marrakech, Morocco. It was such a short flight from Spain, so it would …
Sun, Sea and Appendicitis
Since yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my appendectomy (during my Erasmus in Spain), I figured what better way to reminisce about good old times than to write a …
10 Reasons to do Erasmus in Madrid
Recently, the blog Uniplaces created a Best Erasmus City competition for students to rate their host city. To my great delight, my own home-away-from-home came out on top- the amazing Madrid! The …
Being Vegan / Veggie in Meat-loving Madrid
From tapas to paella, pinchos to tortilla española (Spanish omelette), Spanish cuisine is renowned worldwide. But if there is one food that the majority of Spaniards seem to take most pride …
Dream Job at Disneyland
My first experience in Disneyland Paris was with my family when I was 11 years old. My parents had spent months saving up for the trip and when we finally got there, …
Travel & Taboo: Mental Illness
As someone who has suffered from depression for many years now, I can tell you that travelling with a mental illness can be difficult for various reasons: getting sufficient medication …