Teach Abroad Blog

Hello! My name is Kristen Nunnelly and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the midwest, but am currently living with my parnter and pup (aka...keep reading

It has been seven months since I moved to Madrid. Now, I wouldn’t say that I came on this journey to discover something in particular about myself or the world,...keep reading

In 1983, the world was forever changed. The Internet was born, and since then, we can’t seem to live without it. Later, WiFi was created further changing and amping up...keep reading

At a Distance.... the map of Madrid can be daunting, because Google shows longer routes than the length of the actual trip. The center of Madrid is actually very walkable...keep reading

As the time nears to accept Teach in Spain positions, I wanted to update you about life in Madrid in regards to Covid. It’s hard to make a decision when...keep reading

So far, living in Spain isn't much different than living in the United States. There are actually quite a lot of American brands out here, such as: Starbucks, McDonalds, KFC,...keep reading

Quick Recap: My original flight to Madrid on Sunday, January 10th was postponed a week later due to Storm Filomena. The farthest I've flown prior to this trip was from...keep reading

We were entering the last 1000 feet of airspace before descending into Madrid’s airport. Normally, as we near the airport at midday, a favorite pastime of mine would be to...keep reading

Snow fills the streets. Sun shines anew. What is this land I’ve returned to? Ears straining for familiar sounds. Eyes darting, up, down, all around. I should know this place...keep reading

Rare Snowstorm in Madrid Creates a Stressful First Week If 2020 didn't provide enough stress already, add a snowstorm to the midst. Something Madrid hasn't seen in 50 years. January...keep reading