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5 Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season Abroad
The holiday season is nigh, which means food, family and revelry. Regrettably, a life abroad can sometimes mean not being home for the holidays with loved ones and familiar traditions; tickets home...
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I Ain’t Sorry: Small Steps To Start Living Unapologetically This Year
There is something beautiful when you see a certain kind of person, you know, the ones that walk around exuding confidence and positive energy. They don’t have to be the most stunning in the room but...
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#notmypresident: Using Differences to Spark Change
January 20th, 2017 will undoubtedly go down as one of the saddest days in American history. It will go down as the day we the American people elected an unforgiving racist, sexist, privileged filthy...
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The Hard Truth: Growing Pains Are Universal
I have officially been in Spain for 2 months. Damn, time really does fly. By far the most frequently asked question I have gotten is “How's Spain?”, such an innocent question, right? It’s been a tough...
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Defying Gravity: Unconventional Self-Care
There is much to be said about the experience of living abroad. But more importantly, as this dynamic platform highlights, there is so much more to unpack about this particular experience when you...
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You Need to Cut It: How to Know When a Relationship Has Run Its Course
One of the hardest truths in life is accepting that not every relationship-- whether it be platonic, familiar or romantic-- is meant to last forever. It's painful and disappointing because we invest...
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10 Essential Travel Accessories Under $50
Have a trip coming up? On a tight budget? Don’t worry, we got you! Here are some great travel accessories will help you for your next trip without putting a huge hurting on your pockets. We dare you...
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Can't Travel, Will Cook: 5 Dishes to Cook When You Can't Hop on a Plane
So you’ve been planning and saving, but the way your bank account is set-up... well let's just say, there are no current flights on the horizon. Someone once said that food has the ability to transport...
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If This, Then That: New Music Edition
As the new year blossoms, we all look for new music to fill our headphones and help us through the winter doldrums and blues. So let this guide help you find your new favorite artist that you didn’t...
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Smart and Savvy: 9 Must-Haves For Any Traveler In 2017
There’s a big difference between traveling and traveling in style. The act of traveling in itself isn’t necessarily glamorous: early-morning wake-ups, bed-head, lugging unrealistic amounts of luggage...
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5 Ways the Black Girl Introvert Finds Freedom in Solo Travel
I’m Black.I’m a Girl (big ‘G’).I’m an introvert.Funny how those things aren’t often thought of as going together – Black Girl Introvert (BGI) – and, in America, how often those things aren’t allowed to...
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Can't Travel, Will Cook: 5 Dishes to Cook When You Can't Hop on a Plane
So you’ve been planning and saving, but the way your bank account is set-up... well let's just say, there are no current flights on the horizon. Someone once said that food has the ability to transport...
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From Lush, With Love: 5 Tried and Tested Products for Sensitive Skin
Lush is a brand most-known for their vegan, cruelty free, all natural beauty products. Their stores smell like heaven, their staff -- from my experience-- is always ready to slide in, and give you a...
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Issa Rae’s Insecure is for Colored Girls Still Trying to Find Their Magic
I have a confession: I am insecure. I am also keenly aware that this a truth generally best left unsaid, which is why this confession is of particular salience. I love nothing more than to marvel at...
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5 Things To Know Before Teaching English in Spain
Deciding to teach abroad is a big deal and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It can be a long process before you even start. The transition from one job to another can also be quite strenuous. So,...
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Why Knowing Your Love Language Will Improve Your Relationship
You've probably heard the tern "love language" thrown around for the past few years. The 5 Love Languages refers to a book written by Dr. Gary Chapman that has sold over 11 million copies. That's...
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How To Create Your Own Travel Budget
Do you know there are people in the world who don't own a passport? Knowing this fills me with sadness and anxiety because I can't imagine what life would be like if I never travelled. That being said,...
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3 Things to Remember When Country Hopping in Europe
For some of us expats it can be pretty difficult being away from family, and not all of us have the luxury of flying home for vacation breaks. So usually this means that it is time to stuff way too...
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What It's Like Living Abroad with Anxiety
Living with anxiety isn't easy under most circumstances, let alone while living in a foreign country. If you think that you can create a laundry list of hypotheticals and concerns in the house you were...
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Event Recap: Sake + Vibe
On Saturday the 18th of February over 30 people gathered in the Salesas neighborhood in Madrid to taste sake. Seems like the beginning of one of those "a man walked into a bar..." jokes, no? What in...
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