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 …
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 …
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 …