New Year Better Me

#NewYearBetterMe

Like I said last year, I’m not a big resolutions person. I can’t seem to stick to them. That said, I kept seeing #NewYearNewMe and #NewYearSameMe all over Instagram and Twitter. Again, I thought, nahhhh. Not for me. And then I thought, #NewYearBetterMe, because really that’s all I’m trying to do. I’m not trying to reinvent myself. The current me…

Filed In: Lifestyle

5 Tips to Celebrate Thanksgiving While Abroad

Somehow, time has flown and it’s already Thanksgiving week. I barely noticed until seeing a bunch of people posting about it online. In Spain, the holiday excitement moves on to Christmas as soon as Halloween is over! I know, I know, you’re probably like ‘Duh Kristina. Thanksgiving is an American holiday!‘ And you’re right, but Thanksgiving is so much more…

Filed In: Expat Life
48 Hours in Bordeaux

Travel Journal: 48 Hours in Bordeaux

I didn’t think it’d be so soon but I did it folks! Within less than a month of being in Madrid, I took my first trip and spent 48 hours in Bordeaux! Yes, I know, that’s a short trip. But you do what you can, you know? Plus, I do feel like I got a decent feel for the city…

Filed In: France, Travel