Ellen G.

The first time I heard that teaching English abroad was a real thing, I thought, “ Wow, what a cool thing to do with your life!” Yet, despite my intrigue... keep reading

Last weekend was a weekend of firsts. Not only did I visit the gorgeous country of Portugal for the first time, but it was also my first time being in... keep reading

Ever since I visited Spain two years ago, I've been raving about how Toledo is my absolute favorite city in the entire world. But now, I think I’m going to... keep reading

Today, I did battle with a can opener. Here’s how it happened: Fall has descended upon Madrid, and with the arrival of cooler temperatures and browning leaves has also come... keep reading

My stomach was rumbling, my legs were cramped, and I felt sore from sitting in one position on the bus for the four hours it took to drive from Madrid... keep reading

Hypothetical question: what would you do if someone were to tell you that you’re about to have a five day weekend? That was a question I got to ask myself... keep reading

In the United States, there exists a wondrous delicacy - A mouthwateringly tasty one, crafted with expertise - That is known by all and enjoyed universally, Called the Plain Bagel... keep reading

The other day I went to visit Aranjuez (the town I'll be teaching in) to have a look around and become familiar with the area. After just ten minutes of... keep reading

I am a planner. I go all out - checklists, detailed calendars, etc. So when it came time to prepare for something as big as moving to a foreign country... keep reading