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The Costs of Living in Spain
Coming from Australia, living in Spain was so cheap! Whilst we had saved a lot to make the most of our year in Spain, we were able to enjoy our life there due to the fact that living expenses were relatively low. For those of you about to take the plunge, I’ve...
To Pueblo or Not to Pueblo: Small Town vs Big City
When we found out last year that we were moving to Spain in the Auxiliares program, we jumped in the air, Anchorman style, with elation. How exciting to move to the land of flamenco, churros and, more importantly, forced siestas! Then I looked at my letter confirming...
Planning a Trip to San Francisco for all Types of Travellers
When it comes to travelling, planning is part of the fun (or at least it is for me!). However, sometimes it’s not so simple. There is a lot of information out there, and sometimes it is a little overwhelming. Deciding where to go, what to see, and what to do in a city...
Paradise in Paros – A Photo Essay
Paros may not be as famous as its Greek Island counterparts such as Mykonos or Santorini, but it is by no means less beautiful. We spent a glorious few days soaking up the gorgeous vibes of the idyllic "White Island" (nicknamed for all the amount of...
A Novice Guide to Carnaval in Cádiz
Spain has many festivals, but Carnaval has to be one of the most accessible. You don’t have to risk your life running with bulls or cop a tomato in the eye. But Carnaval IS one of Spain’s craziest and most enjoyable festivals. With that in mind, we and a bunch of...
We’ve Caught the Travel Bug!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin We've caught the Travel Bug! Anyone who has returned from a blissful holiday, only to head straight to the computer to research their next adventure instead of unpacking their bags, knows exactly how we feel. We tried to explain the...
10 Reasons Why Barcelona is my Favourite City
I often get asked where my favourite city is. It really is a tough question to answer, as I almost feel like a parent or teacher: you can’t have a favourite (“As each one is special in their own way”). But, let’s face it, I’m sure every parent and teacher deep down...
5 tips for Saving Money on Your European Adventure
Saving for that big European adventure is a big deal. You’ve probably worked extra shifts, sacrificed nights out with friends and resisted buying well, anything, in order to make your dreams of cobblestone streets, ancient ruins and artistic masterpieces a reality....
7 Reasons Why Croatia MUST be on your European Bucket List
When dreaming about a European holiday and writing a bucket list, Croatia normally doesn’t come to mind straight away. But on our recent trip to the land of islands, history and Westeros, we were blown away by how beautiful it was. In fact, we believe it should be on...
Thanks for the Liebster award!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin First of all, thank you so much from Drew and Julie from Drive on the Left for nominating us for the Liebster Award! It came as a total shock to us, as we really had no idea other bloggers were reading, let alone liking what we are doing...