Advice from one traveler to another
Bringing life into the world is a beautiful experience…but it’s also slightly terrifying, especially for first-time moms. Dealing with a high-risk pregnancy in a foreign country, without my family, and during a global pandemic was stressful to say the least. Despite my fears I never doubted the quality of Spain’s healthcare system and public hospitals….
This past August I gave birth to twins (Leo and Noa) in Spain. Because I’m American and Javi is Spanish our babies get to enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship. 🙌 To make their American nationality official I needed to submit a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) before the twins’ 18th birthday. This required…
With the Spanish border currently closed to the United States, Americans must meet certain criteria to travel to Spain. At 32 weeks pregnant with twins, I was determined to get my parents (who live in Florida) into Spanish territory for the birth of their grandchildren. Because my pregnancy was considered high risk, they could apply…
Are you attending a wedding in Spain and not sure what to expect? Don’t worry, I’ve got the tips to help you be the perfect wedding guest! After attending numerous weddings over the years (including my own), I’ve collected a list of the top 10 rules that every guest should know before attending their first…
I’ve just spent ten days exploring nine destinations across Italy! It sounds like a lot but I promise it was easier than you think. 😉 Last year we had a blast visiting Italy’s Amalfi Coast and this time around I was determined to cross Cinque Terre off my list. My family also wanted to see famous attractions…
When I first moved to Spain in 2011 my teaching scholarship paid €700 a month. After covering the cost of rent and food that left me with an itsy bitsy travel budget…but even so I still managed to visit 9 countries in 9 months. The secret? Super cheap flights! In the last 8 years I’ve…
I’ve just returned from a road trip through Extremadura with my family. We planned our visit during Holy Week (Easter) and were able to see religious processions in several different cities. The weather is unpredictable in spring but we got lucky with clouds and cool temperatures—perfect for exploring! The trip lasted 4 days, 3 nights…
In 2015 Javi and I bought land in his hometown, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, with a plan to build our dream home there one day. This year we’re ready to take the plunge! We’ve designed the house, chosen a builder, and secured a self build mortgage (hipoteca autopromotor). It’s an exciting (and slightly terrifying) time in…
This December I organized a trip for my family to Marrakech and the Sahara Desert. My goal was to camp in the desert at least one night, see Aït Benhaddou, and ensure we had private transport for our group of seven. We had a great experience with Superb Morocco Tours and I would definitely recommend…
Morocco is the perfect winter destination. The weather is pleasant and there are plenty of things to see and experience! You can get cheap flights with RyanAir to Marrakech from most European cities. I would recommend staying at least 5 days (4 nights) total if you’re planning to see Marrakech and go on a tour…
Javi and I enjoyed a weekend escape to the beautiful Sierra de Cádiz with our dog Pubma this October. Although I’ve been to El Chorro, Jubrique, Vejer, Grazalema and El Bosque there’s still so many places to see in the nearby Sierras of Malága and Cádiz! This trip we visited two new towns; Setenil de las…
I’ve just returned from a fantastic 10 day trip to Italy. We started in Rome, made a few stops along the Amalfi Coast, and ended the trip in Umbria. September is the perfect time to visit Italy because there aren’t as many tourists and you’ll get to enjoy the sunny weather. Our itinerary Rome:…