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 …
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 …
Fiesta, Siesta, Cerveza: Spanish Festivals
España: a country famed for its relaxed drinking on terraces, beautiful beaches and party lifestyle. However, what many tourists don’t realise is that it’s also the land of a different type of fiesta: festivals. Annually …