Week 18: Hanoi
Hey, I’m in Asia!! Never in a million years did I think I would find myself in Vietnam, but here I am!! Proud I made it here. Hanoi, so far, the land of: humidity (I mean 100%, on top of 90 degrees), motorbikes (6 million of them, no joke), and yummy noodles (when...
Week 17: Valencia
Family in town always makes for a packed week! Checked another major European city off my list, ate so many patatas, got frustrated and laughed at how inconvenient Spanish schedules seem, and had some QT with the bro. Cultural Notes: Vale! This word roughly means ‘ok’...
Week 16: Valencia
This week’s top lessons: electric standing scooters are by far the most fun mode of transportation, flamenco dancing is epic, and Valencia has the best city greenway. Busy but fun week in the sunny city! Cultural Notes: Valencians pronounce the ‘c’ in words as a...
Week 15: Valencia
You know what I realized this week? Working 20 hours a week (what I was doing) versus working 30 hours a week (now doing) is a lot different! How did I work 40 before?! Definitely been more work oriented this week, and I’m ok with it! For those wondering, I took on a...
Week 14: Valencia
España, what up, what up!? Fairly quiet first week in Valencia, but I’m excited to be here. The weather is great, the people don’t speak any English but are great, and the food is mmmmmm. This is the first month where I’m not planning a lot of side trips. I’m excited...
Week 13: Lisbon
Last week in Portugal was insane. Honestly still recovering and trying to give my body the rest and attention it needs. BUT all good things! Left Madeira, started new job, said bye to sister, stayed up all night until the sunrise, and left a city that I really, really...
Week 12: Lisbon
Week 12 was a whirlwind with my sister in town but lots of good memories shared, topped with a visit to my favorite place on Earth! Of the most important things I learned this week: electric scooters are SO MUCH FUN!! Cultural Notes: Easter traditions here do not...
Week 11: Lisbon
Week 11 was one of huge ups and downs. On the bright side, I am still loving Lisbon and signed a contract for a new job! And hey, my sister is in town now for a visit! On the other side, I received the most tragic phone call from my closest friend. I keep explaining...
Week 10: Lisbon
Week 10 whaaatt!? I’m in PORTUGALLLLLL! I am so excited and happy here, I can’t even form coherent thoughts sometimes. I skipped my way through the airport when I landed. And on a more serious note, I want to live here for longer than a month someday. It’s this crazy...
Week 9: Marrakech
Week 9 was quieter, finally. But it was made memorable by a cooking class and a rescued puppy. Cultural Notes: As of a few weeks ago, it's illegal to buy and sell old doors in Morocco. Apparently doors being sold in the medina has been a hot topic and now it's no...