7 Reasons to Love Life in Australia
Last night, my new Colombian roommate asked why I like Australia, and I quickly realized I had no answer prepared for her. Sure, life here is great, but, oddly, I had never given the...
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When in Rome, All Roads Lead to Rome, and Other Such Clichés
Everybody I talked to said Rome was terrible: overcrowded, expensive, busy, full of tourist traps… Despite these subpar reviews, I was still determined to see the famed capital at least once during my time...
A Love Affair with International Soccer
The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off less than twelve hours from the time I’m writing this, and I can barely contain my excitement. To count down to this year’s tournament (and Spain’s inevitable...
Ciao, Roma! Easter Week in Italy
We may live in the era of social media, where news is instantaneous thanks to constantly updated Twitter and Facebook feeds. When an earthquake hits California, I am immediately alerted by a flurry of...
From 462 to 457: Australian Work Visa Approved!
Well, Australia, you better get used to me, because, last week, my 457 sponsored work visa was approved! My plan in Australia all along was uncertain. Although my working holiday visa was valid for...
The Enchanting Winter Ghost Island of Menorca
Menorca in the winter seriously could have been a nightmare. Last January, after the thrill of booking round-trip flights for €15 plus a big apartment for €12 per night per person started to die...
London Calling Once More
London just couldn’t keep me away last year. With my sister spending a semester there and me only a short hop away, I met up with my dad’s side of the family there, only...
The New Venga, Vale, Vamos
Welcome to the new and improved Venga, Vale, Vamos! You may notice, first, the new layout, but, even more excitingly, a change of address! That’s right, my blog is no longer located at kirstiej.com/spain...
