I just returned home to Murcia (Spain) after an amazing trip to Greece with two fantastic women: Amy and Lucia. We were also joined by Annie. Coming off of time with ladies who support one another and enjoy each day fiercely, I’m feeling quite lucky. I’ve made a new commitment to center future travel more around who I’m with than where I’m going. I believe … Continue reading Greece: Athens + Islands
FOOD The photo on the left is my first meal in Murcia! El Rincon de Las Anas is still one of my very favorite places to eat. This is a prawn surrounding a scallop on a bed of lettuce with sprouts and salsa and chili pepper on top. Four euros and phenomenal. Paired with a local white wine from Jumilla. La Tapa in Plaza Flores: … Continue reading A (new) local’s guide to Murcia, Spain
I’ve lived in Murcia, Zaragoza and now Alicante Spain and work as an English teaching assistant at public primary/secondary schools. I don’t have any teacher training but I’m learning every day as I teach English, Art and Natural Science in years 1-12. I am an employee of the Ministry of Education (the Spanish Government). I am on a student visa which allows me to work … Continue reading How I moved to Spain | Spanish Language Assistant Program
Oporto is an old beauty. She’s a cozy and colorful refuge from the gray skies above. Her river has helped bless the world with sweet Douro valley wines for centuries. Sure, she’s a little rough around the edges but that gives her character! I fell fast. My father and I traveled to Porto just after Christmas and stayed in Vila Nova de Gaia near Praia da Sereia and … Continue reading Portugal: Porto and Lisbon (+Sintra)
This information is based on my personal experience and is not for everyone. I intend to give broad guidelines which can be personalized by individuals based on their unique compositions and situations. The key to success in eating well while traveling the globe: moderation. A few top tricks: –HOT vegetables (sorry, not salad) I eat 1-2 salads per day at home so this is hard. … Continue reading Eating + Traveling
If you get a chance for a stopover in Seoul, I highly recommend it! The airport is hands down my favorite on the globe. I flew Asiana Airlines to/from India & did not realized until a couple of days before takeoff that I would have an overnight layover in Seoul on both journeys. Luckily I found that a visa would not be required to enter … Continue reading Seoul Stopover
My roommates and I came across a 5-day weekend and decided to head to Scotland off-season for a winter road trip around the country. In Scotland I saw contrast: dark, strong, jagged structures in a land of seemingly endless rolling hills and winding roads. The winter weather was harsh and unforgiving but strangers were warm and inviting. In between its extremes sits a stark beauty. … Continue reading Scotland Road Trip
New favorite neighborhood: Gracia. The Born and Gotic/Gothic are cool to visit but I prefer the hipster/local vibes in Gracia. I may also enjoy the name 😉 I had great food at Nabucco Tiramisu and Veg world India and bought handmade shoes and clothing from Les Chausseurs. I stayed at Sant Jordi Hostel – Gracia. Highly recommended. Other highlights included Parc Guell (always) and seeing the … Continue reading Barcelona (a weekend update)
The best time to visit San Francisco is: the fall. Re: it is sunniest this time of year! Healthy eating Sweetgreen – grab a salad/healthy bowl made to order. They provide seasonal options, build your own options.. with bright, yummy ingredients you can’t go wrong for lunch under $15 here! Golden Era this is vegan “asian fusion” – love the spring rolls app and lemongrass main … Continue reading SF/Bay Area Late Summer/Early Fall
On a long weekend in NYC… In Brooklyn: We stayed at the beautiful (and very hip) Box House Hotel in Brooklyn (Greenpoint). Near there, favorites included: Jungle Cafe (vegan, beet burger & hibiscus iced tea was wonderful), Sweetleaf coffee shop (try the ‘rocketfuel’ cold brew w chicory and maple and all of the baked goods get five stars) and Modern Love (vegan dinner- try the roasted … Continue reading New York, NY
London The Queen’s Arms in Kensington– pub: lunch + beer (I got the London Pale Ale w a Caesar salad 👍🏻for 10£/$15) Natural History Museum (ok) & Victoria and Albert museum (better) – both free Tombo Cafe – Japanese (salmon bowl, matcha dessert) cheap, fast, yummy, healthy.. Mostly Museums: The British Museum + Tate Modern A perfect Friday: breakfast, British museum (cafeteria lunch), Tate modern, dinner at Gunpowder– … Continue reading London
Berlin– Friedrichshain neighborhood Veganz grocery store (+ smoothies/coffees & vegan bowls) East Side Gallery walk then other direction – quiet walk to see Molecule Man sculpture Boxhagener Park Saturday (food) & Sunday (flee) markets Picnic in the park Grab a bottle of beer & drink it on a boulevard bench (people watch) Babel falafel w extra mango sauce Rembrandt Burger– veggie (tofu) burger topped w lettuce, tomatoes, … Continue reading Berlin, Germany
