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A Barcelona Hostel You Will Love

05/22/2020 8 Comments

When traveling to a big city like Barcelona, you want where you stay to be comfortable. After hours of walking around, the perfect Barcelona hostel has space for you to kick up your feet. From the dorm beds to lobby to the second floor common area where nightly movie nights are held, Unite Hostel was one of the most comfortable hostels I’ve ever stayed at.

Several months ago before the full Corona Virus outbreak, I went to Barcelona with Alex from East Coast Contessa. While I had been to Barcelona a few times before, I knew there were things I still hadn’t seen. Plus it’s always fun to revisit places with new people.

collaboration, Spain, travel

Exploring a Family-Owned Winery in La Rioja

04/12/2020 16 Comments

Several months ago before the big quarantine, I was driving through the countryside of La Rioja with my boyfriend (I live in La Rioja). We were discussing all the wine in La Rioja since this region is quite well-known for what it can ferment. He said there are potentially 1,000 wineries in this tiny region, from the family-owned winery in La Rioja to larger-scale operations.

It’s amazing to me that so much wine can fit in such a small region. The overachiever in me thought “1,000? I’ve only been to like 5-6! I need to get to work!” While actually visiting 1,000 wineries is nearly impossible, visiting more than one is worth your time as no two wineries are identical.

collaboration, Spain, travel

The Cutest Hostel in Haro, Spain

02/21/2020 3 Comments

My weekend travels don’t always have to involve a flight to a different country. In fact last weekend, I escaped to the cutest hostel in Haro. Instead of having to find my way through the airport and catch a flight, I simply met my friend Alex at the Logroño bus station and we caught the next bus to Haro.

Unless you’re from Spain, live in Spain, have traveled throughout Spain or simply know a lot about wine, you’ve probably never heard of Haro. That’s what I love about this blog. Just as much as I love writing about my travels to places like London and Madrid, I also love tell you all about the lesser-known towns of Spain with just as much charm as the places that draw in more tourism.

collaboration, Spain, travel

Visiting a Classic La Rioja Winery

02/19/2020 5 Comments

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.

collaboration, travel, United Kingdom

Stonehenge Day Trip from London

02/14/2020 3 Comments

Some experiences are a little too good to be true. That’s how I felt when I took a Stonehenge day trip back at the beginning of the month. I simply could not believe that I was seeing it in-person.

In fact, that day also included stops at the Windsor Castle and Bath. For a girl who always seems to end up in London at least once a year, it was good to explore a bit more of UK this time around.

collaboration, Hungary, travel

The Cutest Rooftop Bar in Budapest

01/22/2020 5 Comments

I’ll admit that I look for rooftop bars when I travel. When the weather is right, there’s nothing like enjoying a drink with a lovely view beside you. Last fall, I found the cutest rooftop bar in Budapest and I have to share it with you!

First of all, this bar couldn’t be in a better spot! It sits above the Aria Hotel right in the center of Budapest. So if you’re looking for a place to stay in comfort, look no further!

auxiliar life, collaboration, travel

Four Expat Challenges and How to Overcome Them

01/12/2020 5 Comments

Whether you have secured the job of your dreams in a location you have always wanted to live, or are moving abroad for more practical reasons, working as an expat is an exciting prospect. There is so much to do in the run up to the move and when you first arrive, it can be some time before you realize moving to another country can bring its own set of challenges.

An important thing to remember is you are not alone, many of these challenges are also encountered by the wider expat community. That is why Allianz Care has some actions you can take to help deal with the most common problems of expat life.

Spain, travel

A Day Trip to Pamplona, the Historic and Vibrant City

01/06/2020 6 Comments

One of my favorite things about choosing to move to Europe are the day trips I can take on the weekends. While jetting off to a new country every weekend isn’t in the budget, a day trip is such an easy thing to do. Several months ago, several friends of mine and I did just that and took a day trip to Pamplona.

collaboration, Czech Republic, travel

Food in Prague: What You Have to Try

12/29/2019 2 Comments

Traveling to a new place can feel overwhelming. You only have a few days to soak up as much as you can. For me, the food aspect can be daunting. How can I eat all the food in Prague in just a few days? Where do I even start? Which restaurants are worth my time and which ones are better to be skipped?

This is where Eating Europe comes in! They take all the leg work out of having an absolutely amazing culinary experience in Prague. This past fall when Alex from East Coast Contessa and I spent a few days in Prague, we were graciously invited to experience one of their food tours.

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The Striped Maxi Dress Perfect for Everything

12/15/2019 14 Comments

I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve written a 100% fashion piece. My striped maxi dress might be just the right excuse. However when you live in Spain, even fashion posts have a hinge of a travel element to them when your backdrop consists of beautiful, historic buildings and cobblestone streets.

It was maybe a few months back and I wanted to add another maxi dress to the collection. Furthermore as a teacher, I was searching for something that I could wear to work. This striped blue and grey maxi from Pink Blush was just the dress I was looking for.