Best beaches in Fuerteventura

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The second-largest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a beach-lovers paradise.
Wherever you find yourself on the island, you will never be far from a sandy stretch of
paradise, with the island boasting over 150km of beaches.

Whether you’re in search of a hiking holiday or a family getaway, the beaches at
Fuerteventura cater to the needs of all different travelers. From the abundance of beaches
waiting to be explored, we’ve narrowed it down to the top three must-see destinations on the
island. Which of these will make it onto your Fuerteventura itinerary?

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Living in Northern Spain: The Positives and Negatives

living in Northern Spain

Living in Northern Spain has both its ups and downs. I’m not going to lie and say that it’s always this super amazing experience. There are days where I absolutely love where I live and the life I have and there are days where it’s more challenging.

Almost three years ago, I moved from Granada, Spain in the South to the La Rioja region in the North. A few months into my time here, I wrote this blog post. While those points are very valid, I think that my perspective has changed the more time I’ve spent here. So if you’re considering a move to the North of Spain, I hope you find this candid post to be helpful.

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3 La Rioja Monasteries Worth Visiting

There are at least 3 La Rioja Monasteries Worth Visiting. What if I told you that one of these La Rioja Monasteries was where the first written words in Spanish were discovered? What if one of the others is where famous people are buried? What if the third one was simply a nice escape in the middle of the mountains? Each of these monasteries has their own unique charm and are definitely worth the visit.

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Teaching English in Northern Spain: Asturias, Castilla y León, Catalonia

Teaching English in Northern Spain is different from teaching in the South. In many countries of the world, things can vary widely from region to region. Each part of Spain has its own special charm and is rich with traditions. In this post, we are going to hear from ladies who have taught in different parts of Northern Spain.

If you’re considering teaching English in Northern Spain, but don’t know where you’d like to teach, I invite you to read these Q&As. Below is a map of all the autonomous regions. This post will cover Asturias, Catalonia and Castilla y León.

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Teaching English in Southern Spain Q&A: Andalucía and Murcia

Teaching English in Southern Spain probably sounds like a dream to many. However every school year, hundreds of native English speakers move to regions like Andalucía and Murcia to work as language assistants. If you’re like most people, reading about the experiences of others can really help you decide if this life is right for you, calm your worries and answer some of your burning questions.

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Visiting a Classic La Rioja Winery

One of the best things about where I live is the wine. The autonomous region of La Rioja is filled with wineries. Since I moved to the region a year and a half ago, I’ve only visited a few of them. So last weekend I decided to change that and visit a classic La Rioja winery: Muga.

Muga might be one of the more well-known wine brands of the region. In fact, they’ve been featured in publications such as Vogue. However the impression I was left with after my visit was how much care they take with every little detail. Everything from how they make their wine down to how we were treated by their staff was simply excellent.

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A Day trip to Maro Beach

Maro Beach

One of my favorite things about living in Granada is how close the beach is! Last week, I took a day trip to Nerja with a friend and had an absolute blast. After a quick photo-op in town, we went to the wonderful and secret Maro Beach.

I’m from the Midwest in the United States. Specifically, I’m from the good ole state of Ohio. Most foreigners have barely heard of it. While it’s a great place to grow up, it’s pretty land-locked. The closest beach was at least a 6-hour drive away. So for me, the beach was always reserved for vacation. I went maybe once a year.

It is crazy and awesome to me that the beach is so close here in Granada. So of course a day trip to Maro Beach was in order.

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5 things to do in Segovia, Spain

Must-do things in Segovia Spain

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Segovia, Spain has been on my list for quite some time now. I think this is the year that I’m really going to start checking off all those cute towns and cities in Spain I still have yet to visit. Segovia, with it’s amazing Roman aqueduct, was one that I recently checked off.

After working at a rather intense English summer camp for the month of July, I decided to treat myself to a little bit of solo traveling. The camp flew us into Madrid, so I figured I would spend some time exploring some towns and cities near Madrid before heading back to Granada for the month of August.

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My weekend in Granada’s Alpujarras

weekend in Granada's Alpujarras

The city of Granada is full of rich history and culture. However Granada is also one of the eight provinces of the Andalucía region. There are so many things to explore in the region as well. One of them are the Alpujarra Mountains. A few weeks ago, I decided to spend some solo time and took a weekend in Granada’s Alpujarras.

Solo time as an expat

I am one of the biggest extroverts. However I’ve never needed more alone time than I have during my time overseas. Between communicating in my second language a lot and processing differences in cultures, I find myself needing time to me to just journal and reflect. So the intention of this trip was to just go and be.

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