I’ve recently discovered a hidden gem in Madrid called Salón des Fleurs: a gorgeous tea house overflowing with flowers and sweet scents. For those who know me, flowers
Spring is fast approaching in Madrid as the weather is quickly heating up and the flowers are blooming! I absolutely love spring and all the photo
Last year was my first year as a language assistant (or auxiliar) in Madrid, Spain. I was assigned an elementary school and worked primarily with first
An exciting exhibition has come to Madrid! From now until June 25, 2017, you can see 200 of MC Escher’s works including drawings, woodcuts, tessellations, and more.
Trevor is a former auxiliar de conversación and blogger with three years of experience working in Spain. Here are his thoughts from living abroad: 1. Where
This is my second year working with 1st and 2nd graders and for many of them, learning a second language isn’t easy. The students I work
Even though I’ve lived in Spain for three years now (not consecutively), there are a number of Spanish/European norms I still have issues adapting to. Many
Upon starting your work as a language assistant, you will undoubtably be bombarded with job offers from parents who would like their children to have extra
If you’re in Madrid and love the arts, the Conde Duque cultural center (Cuartel del Conde Duque) is a great place to check out. Located in the
While Christmas in the U.S. will always be my favorite place to be for the holidays, Christmas is Spain is still a special time to explore
If a dictator ruled your country for decades, was responsible for thousands of civilian deaths and befriended infamous 20th century leaders such as Hitler…would you agree with the
Follow my blog with Bloglovin In celebration of the publication of my new adult coloring book, Flora & Fauna, my friend Rafa and I ventured to