A Thing For Wor(l)ds

Today’s In Other Wor(l)ds interview features my college friend Laura Ingulsrud. She is 22 years old and currently living in Santa Barbara, California, where she is an intern for a public interest environmental law firm, works at two restaurants, and is a sailing instructor. She ...Read More

The primary way Auxiliars make extra cash in Spain is by giving private English lessons, either in homes or at an academy. This year I do both, and find there are pros and cons to each. Below is a guide to deciding whether working ...Read More

Since I’m based in Spain, I have a lot of experience traveling around and documenting nuances of European life. While I absolutely love writing about cobblestone streets, Ryanair destinations and strong espresso traditions, I’d like to highlight experiences from other parts of the globe. ...Read More

If I suddenly snap here, it won’t be because my first-years throw chalk at each other one more time. It will be due to apartment noise. For the most part, I like my place—recently renovated, huge bed, good location—but I’m paying steeply in mental ...Read More

On February 27th I turned 23, and it was such a memorable birthday made incredibly special by a number of really sweet gestures from colleagues, students, bosses, family, and above all, friends I’ve become so close to during this time abroad. I won’t recap ...Read More

As my friend Kaitlyn put it, “Spain is closed on Sundays.” Such a perfect description—the country in its entirety just about shuts down, save for a number of bars and panaderías. In Granada I mourned the lack of open H&Ms and grocery stores, but ...Read More

Lekeitio is a small coastal city situated on the Bay of Biscay, about an hour from Bilbao (55 km). It’s written up in the guidebooks as an attractive tourist destination, particularly in the summer, but it doesn’t feel overrun. It has charming cobblestone alleyways, ...Read More