Madrid isn’t for the faint of heart, but the faint of heart, I am not (so I like to believe). It was only 3 weeks ago that I last hopped on a plane away from the city I called home for so long, but there are things I already long for. In short, the following … Continue reading
Dear non-believer, You’re probably a little insulted by me calling you a “non-believer”. Either that, or you’re going, “hah, I told you guys” at the pretentiousness of the term. To clear things up, that was my ill-fated attempt at making the subject less serious, because let’s face it, this is a tricky topic. I’m only … Continue reading
Perhaps the biggest surprise I’ve had thus far is how much I loved Porto. I visited the major Portuguese city last weekend, just before the major Spanish puente (4-day weekend, when it seems like almost everyone goes traveling – including me, to Granada in a day). While I’ve always had a major fascination and love … Continue reading
One major repercussion, consequence, or benefit from traveling abroad is greater self-understanding – as well as an increased understanding of the world. Before traveling alone to Spain, I took many things for granted. I spent a couple of years trying to improve my personal relationships, to overcome the idiocy left behind from my teenage years, … Continue reading
Madrid is a wonderful city to be in for the opportunities it presents, but there are many times when I feel the need to get out. So far, I’ve been able to do that a few times, and while I have yet to discuss every destination visited thus far, a post on my recent escapade … Continue reading
Having been in Madrid for approximately 7 weeks now, you would think I know the ins-and-outs of the city. Or, at the very least, I would have visited all of the major landmarks and areas. Truth is, I would have thought so too, but here I am, still unsure of where the Royal Palace and … 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
All packed up and ready to go – that’s where I find myself now. As a (now) frequent flyer, the airport experience is usually predictable now, but it’s not without its surprises. The following is for anyone who doesn’t travel alone, internationally, a lot. Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 