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The first day of any new job can be a bit daunting, especially a new job in a foreign country! This fall, I moved to Spain to begin working as an auxiliar de conversación. Prior to moving to Spain, I had never taught before, and I must admit that my Spanish isn’t the greatest. Because…
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“First day of school! First day of school!” Somehow, despite the fact that “Finding Nemo” was released way back in 2003, on the first day of school each year, Nemo’s high pitched voice rings in my head, signaling the start of a new year. This morning is no different. As my alarm blares off at…
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When I first began planning my trip to Iceland, I knew one thing was certain, I would be making a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon. This geothermal spa is known for its incredible blue waters and is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions. As with any extremely popular tourist destination, I must admit…
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What first pops into your mind when you think of Iceland? I don’t know about you, but I immediately think about glaciers, “fire and ice”, the Blue Lagoon…and…snorkeling? What? Yes, you heard me right. In a country known for its cool temperatures (it literally has the word “ice” in its name), you can actually go…
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Whether you are trying to visit Iceland on a budget or simply love sleeping in the great outdoors, camping is one of the best ways to not only save money, but experience Iceland. I recently spent 1 week road tripping and camping all around Iceland, and it truly was the trip of a lifetime! Before…
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One of the best ways to get your trip to Iceland off to a good start is by packing properly! The temperatures in Iceland can be quite chilly (typically ranging from 30 ºF-50 ºF), and the weather can often be hard to predict, with sudden rain, wind, and even snow. Iceland is filled with natural beauty, so…
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A visit to Universal Studios is a must if you find yourself visiting Los Angeles, and is definitely a must for lovers of cinema and theme parks alike! While the rides aren’t particularly scary (for all you fellow adrenaline junkies out there) the studio tour of the backlot, movie-themed attractions, and newly opened Wizarding World…
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I have been obsessed with Harry Potter ever since I started reading the series in 1st grade. And I am not using the word obsessed lightly! Year after year, I would anxiously wait until the next book was released, and I actually cried when I turned 11 and my letter to Hogwarts didn’t magically appear.…
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Lisbon is one of Portugal’s most beautiful cities. This coastal capital is known for its beautiful architecture, colorful tiled buildings, rich history, and charming cobblestone streets. I spent 3 days in Lisbon and was surprised (and a little overwhelmed) by how much there was to see and do! I definitely wasn’t able to check out…
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Hello! I'm Catalina, a tour guide, travel addict, and brunch lover living in Florence, Italy. I'm on a mission to live a life of adventure, and have visited 23 countries, 6 continents, and counting! When I'm not updating my corner of the internet, you can find me planning my next (miss) adventure, consuming way too much gelato, or chasing after the pigeons of Florence (which I have collectively named Gary).
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