Us adventure-minded folk have all thought about it, dreamt about it, and considered it when we finally came to a point where a move abroad became a real possibility. We sometimes hear it’s unrealistic, convince ourselves it’s unrealistic, and then wake up one day with the realization that we’ve come to learn a language in … Continue reading
Sometimes in life, things just seem to align. We find ourselves in a place that works out perfectly for that very moment in our lives, find friends who understand us even though they’ve known us for a relatively short amount of time, or find ourselves in love with cities we always knew but never really … Continue reading
There’s something incredible about attending a world-wide known festival you’ve read about for several years but never quite imagined you would be able to attend. In this case, I’m talking about Las Fallas. Continue reading
Living in Madrid has been exciting in ways I hoped it would be, yet also in ways I never imagined. As every day passes and circumstances change, I keep questioning whether I’ll actually leave (for good) at the end of this school year, but regardless of the inconsistencies in my head, I’ve come to a … Continue reading
Imagine this: waking up in a different country with a sense of routine. You don’t think you’re in a rut, nor is your life lacking in fun. If anything, you could be having too much fun; too many of your weeks go by the same, with enough satisfaction to assure you that the life and … Continue reading
Oh, the month of January. It always leads to be one of the most unpredictable months of the year for me, if not the most unpredictable. Continue reading
Perhaps most long overdue is my post on Seville, one of the most well known Spanish cities, and the capital of Spain’s southern-most province of Andalusia. Known for its classic Spanish style, this is the birthplace of flamenco, bullfighting, and a lot of other things you may think of when you think of Spain! Contrary … Continue reading
This Thursday will make it 6 weeks that I have been here in Madrid. It’s been a 6 weeks filled with highs and lows, some of which made me question whether this was for me. Every struggle has, however, made me that much stronger, and made me realize what’s important in life and what isn’t. … Continue reading
Stepping off the plane onto Spanish soil was one of the most bizarre experiences I’ve ever had. Having always had some sort of connection to any city I’ve visited for a longer period of time – whether it be in the people I know there, or the culture – it was nothing short of unbelievable. … Continue reading
It’s only been a few months since I thought about making the move to Madrid to work in a program directed towards recent grads with a desire to travel. I never seriously thought that one random application would culminate in a move to a completely different country, yet here I am with 4 weeks to … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 