Tag: Student Travel

10 Best Podcasts for the Plane and Other Long Trips

Most people I know dread a long-haul flight, overnight bus ride, or seemingly endless drive. We all make the best of getting from one place to another, though it can suck when traveling on the cheap. Before a trip like this I typically plan how I’ll keep myself busy...

6 Ways Living in Barcelona Changed My Life

In 2014 I picked up my things and moved from the U.S. to Barcelona without knowing even a sentence in Spanish. I ended up living there for over three years taking trips to other cities throughout the country in my spare time. Needless to say Barcelona changed my life...

The Perfect Gifts For People Who Just Returned Home From Abroad

If someone just returned home from abroad, they will be feeling a mix of emotions. Working and living in a foreign country is always difficult in many ways, but returning home holds a separate set of challenges. Reverse cultural shock is real people! These unique gifts will help them...

Castell de Santa Florentina: The Real Horn Hill From Game of Thrones

Just outside of Barcelona, hidden in the forests of Canet de Mar on the Maresme coast sits Castell de Santa Florentina. You may recognize the castle walls and arches from the HBO series, Game of Thrones. The castle was featured as Horn Hill, the seat of House Tarly in season 6....

8 of my Favorite Cafés to Work and Study in Barcelona

Aside from having amazing coffee I would never be able to replicate at home, the perfect café atmosphere can also be inspiring. Many expats, international students and travelers (myself included) are always on the lookout for great places to blog, get some work done or just leech off the...