5 Warning Signs That You're Not Living Your Best Life
Life is made up of routines, and more often than not, we can cruise through the day without having to exert much effort because, well, that's how awesome our brains and muscle memory are. This is both...
View Article10 Free Resources for Continued Education (No Matter Where You Are!)
There are a number of life lessons you learn while travelling like how to budget and how to be happy and comfortable in your own company. Your travels may also teach you more philosophical lessons such...
View Article8 Things You Learn By Your Late 20's
I just turned 28 last month, and I never imagined that I'd be feeling inspired at such an odd, and random age, yet here we are. I mean, 25, okay, makes perfect sense. 30 also has its "bazinga" factor,...
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Tenerife
Whether you're on a tight budget or have cash to splash, you're guaranteed to find something to suite your accommodation needs across Tenerife, from the main tourist areas to more secluded parts of the...
View ArticleNeed To Recharge? Here's 10 Ways To Get An Instant Boost!
Women are so often called on to bear the weight of the world. Weight that — for a black woman — can feel ten times heavier. From spearheading social movements to balancing our work- and school- loads...
View ArticleError Fare Flights: How to Spot a Glitch and Fly for Cheap
Glitch fares. Error fares. Mistake fares. They go by many names, but what are they exactly? Well, it's exactly what it sounds like, glitches and errors due to human or technical error that ultimately...
View ArticleWhat To Pack: Summer Vacation In Spain
Summer travel always seems to be one for the books. Whether you’re going on a solo adventure or headed on a group trip with all of your crew. No matter what you plans are, exploring new places is...
View ArticleTime To Groove: Must-See Artists at Sónar Barcelona '17
As we all know, summer is around the corner which means it's prime time for music festivals. Each year, we get more and more excited about the festivals in Spain as big names come in from across the...
View ArticleHere's How to Get Your Daily Vitamin D
Are you getting the Vitamin D you need? If you spend a lot of time inside or walking downtown where tall buildings block the sun, you might not be. Vitamin D is important for optimal health because it...
View ArticleGet a Job in Spain: How to Make your CV Stand Out
Do you want to get a job in Spain? I mean, that’s perfectly understandable considering Spain is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and pristine beaches, most visited tourist attractions in the...
View ArticleAfro-Latina Entrepreneur, Meet Gabi of Gabs Away
We met Gabi at the very first LMDES event in 2016 and have been obsessed with her ever since. She’s passionate. She’s bold. She talks the talk and walks the walk in the activist community. She’s been...
View ArticleExpat Business in Spain: Expat Companies in Spain You NEED to Visit
Expat life is often riddled with unexpected loops, turns and detours. It’s not the most straight-forward route to take when starting a business due to the fact that language barriers, navigating real...
View ArticleMoving Abroad in Your 50's: Starting Over in the UK with Teenagers
Felicia is no stranger to LMDES. She’s written a stunning piece on finding emotional support while abroad which you can read here! She moved from Bermuda to the United Kingdom with her family and is a...
View ArticleSummer in Spain: What to Know Before you Travel
Summer in Spain can be a lot. It is after all, the busiest season in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Don’t let that be an excuse to stay home, though. We’ll show you what to...
View ArticleWhat's it like working remotely? 3 WOC Influencers Share their Tips on Remote...
LMDES sat down with three amazing, talented and diverse women to talk about their experiences living and working abroad. We genuinely believe that these stories matter because it’s not until you see...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Cities in Europe: Kid-Friendly Destinations in Europe
Taking a vacation with children is both a privilege and daunting task. Where do you go? How far is too far? Will there be kid-friendly activities to do in the city? How stroller accessible is the city?...
View ArticleStudy Abroad in Spain: What to Pack for a Semester in Spain
So you’re on your way to study abroad in Spain -- congratulations! Before you hop on that plane and embark on your new adventure, there is one more mountain to climb: packing. You may have asked...
View ArticleStarting School in a New Country: How to Choose the Right School for your Child
If you’re a parent who wants to live abroad with your family, I’m certain you’ve asked yourself this question: how do I choose the right school for my child? It’s a valid question. Moving your family...
View ArticleWant to Travel for Free? Try House Sitting!
In five days, I went from being home in Delaware, with no money and no travel plans, to eating tacos in Mexico on an all-expense-paid trip. No, I don’t have a Sugar Daddy; I’m a house sitter.House...
View ArticleMid-Career Break: Why You Should Take an Adult Gap Year
As we become more connected with the world through social media, many of us are yearning to experience other cultures by travelling the world. Instagram, for example, can be used as a vision board,...
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