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
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
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
As an avid traveler, I sometimes forget to appreciate my surroundings when I’m at home. I spend so much of my time now on-the-go, or picturing a different destination as I work towards that goal of traveling just a little bit more. This summer has been especially hectic, and much to my own amazement, we’re … Continue reading
There’s something magical about Santa Barbara; there really is no other way to describe the relatively small and quaint town that is often referred to as “The American Riviera”. If you drive in from the Los Angeles area, as many people visiting the well-known Californian town do, your trip will get off to a great … Continue reading
I must have been around 18 the first time I visited Chicago – the fact that I don’t really remember shows how not-so-memorable my trip there was. What I do I remember is coming home thinking “Chicago’s not that great, is it?” and writing it off. Truth be told, I had only been around the … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 