Archive for October 2017
My First Month Teaching English In Spain As An Auxiliar de Conversación
The past month has been one of the most eventful/stressful/exciting months of my life! After an amazing week camping in Iceland, I boarded my flight to Madrid and headed off to Spain to begin my new chapter working as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Sevilla, Spain. Technically this post covers my first month and a half…
Read MoreItálica Day Trip: Roman Ruins (and GOT Location!) Near Seville
Are you an art history nerd? Game of Thrones fan? Lover of off-the-beaten-path sightseeing? Or are you simply looking for an excellent day trip from Seville? If you answered yes to any (or all!) of these questions, then you have come to the right blog! Just 20 minutes outside of Sevilla lies the Itálica roman ruins, and…
Read More6 Unforgettable Days in Iceland: The Ultimate Ring Road Itinerary (Part II)
Made it through days 1-3 of my Ultimate Iceland Itinerary? Then you are in the right place! In this post, I am sharing the final 3 days of my epic adventure road tripping in Iceland. So buckle up those seat belts and prepare to see some more awesome canyons, waterfalls, glacial lakes, thermal areas, Game of…
Read More6 Unforgettable Days in Iceland: The Ultimate Ring Road Itinerary
Over the last few years, Iceland has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, and for good reason! Though the entire country only takes less than 24 hours to drive around, there are so many incredible things to see and do along the way that planning a trip can easily become a bit overwhelming. When I…
Read More10 Essential Tips For Your First Day Teaching English In Spain
The first day of any new job can be a bit daunting, especially a new job in a foreign country! This fall, I moved to Spain to begin working as an auxiliar de conversación. Prior to moving to Spain, I had never taught before, and I must admit that my Spanish isn’t the greatest. Because…
Read MoreMy First Day Teaching English In Spain As An Auxiliar de Conversación
“First day of school! First day of school!” Somehow, despite the fact that “Finding Nemo” was released way back in 2003, on the first day of school each year, Nemo’s high pitched voice rings in my head, signaling the start of a new year. This morning is no different. As my alarm blares off at…
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