Kate S.

In August of 2018, I left my comfortable life in America behind for a year of teaching English in Spain. I had no idea if my adventure would be everything... keep reading

Once upon a time, not very long ago, I was a very sad girl. I could see the rest of my life: day-in, day-out, saturated in predictability. There was no... keep reading

Don't you just hate those people that go somewhere one time and then pretend to be an expert about it? Those people are the worst. Here are my favorite things... keep reading

There have been several moments throughout my short time here in Spain that I have had to ask, "Is this really my life?" Galloping through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains... keep reading

If you're in Madrid, you are just 10€ (Euros, equivalent to around $12) and a 45-minute bus ride from the historic city of Toledo. Trains are faster, but buses are... keep reading

For the Two-Week Immersion experience, I had the privilege of living with a husband and wife that were in their mid-thirties. The homestay was a great opportunity to get a... keep reading

When I discovered that Spain had a Teach Abroad program, I was immediately overjoyed. CIEE told me I could be sort of bad at Spanish and still move to Spain... keep reading

Nestled in the foothills of the Swiss Alps beside a gorgeous blue lake, Lugano, Switzerland can most easily be compared to its more-famous neighbor: Lake Como, Italy. Unlike Lake Como... keep reading

When I quit teaching fourth grade in 2015, I was fairly certain I would never go back. Yet here I am, teaching in Spain, remembering why I loved it- the... keep reading

1. When greeting a person, kiss the left cheek first. If you get this wrong, congratulations, you've just kissed someone on the lips. 2. WhatsApp is better than iMessage. Dear... keep reading