Let’s face it- camping is not for everybody. Some people are just not keen on sacrificing creature comforts such as Wi-Fi and a plush bed to cozy into at night, but are still interested in connecting with mother earth. Cue the concept of ‘glamping’- a...
Looking for a once and lifetime experience? Want to take in and see all the best landmarks in one of the best cities in the world in less than a hour? Well I can tell you from firsthand experience, doing a helicopter ride over a...
It’s better to rip off the Band-Aid, so here goes: getting gainful employment when you don’t hold an EU passport, ie jobs for Americans in Spain, can be difficult, though not impossible. Spain is slowly emerging from a half-decade financial crisis, and the market is...
After spending a mere day in Modena Italy making traditional balsamic vinegar, I not only fell in love with traditional balsamic and the entire process that goes into its perfection, but also in love with an Italian family and their story. Their devotion to the...
Just so we are clear: I love balsamic vinegar. In absolute terms. No pre-nup necessary. Americans in general have sort of a silent love affair with this Italian concoction. We indiscriminately douse it on top of our olive oil and dip our little bread it at...
This is a true story. Not unlike other true stories I tell here. Just more true in the sense that it is more personal and needs to be told. It is about reconnecting with your true self. You see, my mother always told me growing...
View PostWith many ex-pat Berliners describing their relationship to employment as tenuous at best, this self proclaimed “coolest” city in Europe may seem to be a utopia where no one works and the party lasts all day. People from all over the world flock to...
Admit it, you’ve seen it: images of Spanish people picking through dumpsters, the shells of housing developments that won’t be finished anytime in the near future, the mugs of greedy politicians who steal from the poor to stuff their own fat wallets. While Spain’s economy...
For many, moving to Spain for a lifetime of siestas and sand is a pipe dream. Even now as an economic crisis is wreaking havoc on much of the country’s industry and infrastructure, young people in Spain are becoming better prepared for the future after...
Six years ago, I was about to graduate with a degree in journalism with a minor in how-the-hell-do-I-get-abroad. I didn’t care where I was going or what job I’d be doing once I got there, but knew that I needed to be anywhere but Iowa. My...