Spain has had one of the strictest lockdowns in the world because of the significant amount of coronavirus cases here. Just this past Saturday, after 50 days of lockdown, we were allowed to go for walks (up to 1km) and exercise (up to 1 hour) between 6am-10am and 8pm-11pm. Before this, people were only allowed … Continue reading first taste of freedom
Life
6ish months in
March 25th marked my 5 month moveaversary to Madrid, Spain. It's been a while since I've written. Life had gotten so hectic but so good these past few months. I had been working at my school, tutoring kids, enjoying Madrid, and traveling. Since mid-December I've been to Hungary, Austria, Morocco, Ireland, England, Poland, and Germany. … Continue reading 6ish months in
new beginnings in a new country
It's been one month since I moved (again) to Madrid and I can't believe how time has flown. I've made some friends, started a new job, gotten a new phone number, a new bank account and new apartment! I don't think that this time last year I could have guessed where I'd be - it's … Continue reading new beginnings in a new country
my life in 5 bags
August 26th, 2019 will be standout date for me forever. It was the day that I closed the door to one chapter of my life. The day that I moved back to the west coast for some time. The day I said goodbye to my small NYC apartment, my neighborhood bar, my favorite bodega and … Continue reading my life in 5 bags
the inka trail
On May 27th, 2018 my friend and I joined a group of young travelers to hike the 26 mile trail to Machu Picchu. It took 4 days of 7-8 hours of hiking, sleeping in tents, using a hole for a bathroom and lots and lots of layering. It was such a challenging and rewarding experience. … Continue reading the inka trail
