Aleksandra Slupinski

Our eyes met for a second.

If you’ve decided to teach English and live la vita bella in Italy or la vida loca in Spain, you have to be ready for the onslaught of paperwork that will head your way.

Education is supposed to be the key to freedom, but it has been nothing but a heavy chain preventing me from achieving any sense of financial independence.

Discovering a new sense of self that you thought disappeared a long time ago is the best thing about not watching TV.

When I started traveling, I couldn’t afford a good camera. I still can’t. I felt like I was wasting so many opportunities to take the perfect shot.

So you’ve met the love of your life! Or maybe, the love of the moment?

If you want to sound more like a local on your next trip to Spain, try incorporating the following expressions into your conversation.

My cooking skills are limited to toast and maybe cereal. However, I love to eat! Whenever I find myself in a new country, eating is the first thing I want to do.

If you need paperwork done for any reason, make room for a six-hour block in your day, as you will be greeted with long lines and unhappy people waiting to serve you.

3. Your nights out will change.