I’ve been talking a lot about my Erasmus experience. But I didn’t conclude that chapter. It’s been almost two months since I returned from Santiago, and I want to share a little about what I’ve learned there. My Erasmus experience in Spain Flying to a new country, completely alone, was quite frightening. But, sitting inContinueContinue reading “The Erasmus experience of a lifetime”
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Happy International Women’s Day 2023!
Today is an important day, and so, in honor of International Women’s Day, I want to dedicate this post to all the women in my life, all the women whose names were never written on the family tree, all the women that came before me, and I never got to meet. All the beautifully eccentric,ContinueContinue reading “Happy International Women’s Day 2023!”
Tips for traveling to Galicia
Galicia is a beautiful autonomous region in the northwest of Spain, just above Portugal. Breathtaking cities, rural areas, green surfaces, rich history, and folklore add to the magic. The region opens to the Atlantic Ocean, and visiting the coast is a must! Also, don’t just stop at the big cities. Galicia has many gems toContinueContinue reading “Tips for traveling to Galicia”
And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end
2022 season comes to an end. Today I stood in front of the ”Holly Door” (Puerta Santa or Puerta del Perdón) on the Plaza de Quintana in Santiago, waiting for them to close and remain so until 2027. A little context: A Yubilee Year is celebrated in Santiago de Compostela whenever July 25, the dayContinueContinue reading “And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end”
A Day in Noia, Galicia – 10/12/2022
It’s December, which means that my exchange program ends soon. The exam season is near, but I want to spend as much time exploring Galicia as possible. There are many places I want to see, and this weekend I was able to visit Noia. My friend and I took a bus to an hour-away townContinueContinue reading “A Day in Noia, Galicia – 10/12/2022”
Christmas lights in Vigo
December is finally here, and all of the Christmas lights are on! Last weekend we visited Vigo, a city on the coast that organized the most beautiful, magical Christmas lights festival ever! I have to say, I was a bit grumpy coming there because I had a cold, and the number of people surrounding meContinueContinue reading “Christmas lights in Vigo”
Let me tell you something
This past week I felt more energy than I had in a while. I don’t know if that’s high before the low or if it’s a Christmas enthusiasm that starts too early and never makes it to Christmas Day. Still, some thoughts have been piling up, so I wanted to share something about them. WheneverContinueContinue reading “Let me tell you something”
Ourense – 12/11/2022
Ourense It’s been a while since the last Santiago update, as we fully entered the rainy season, to the point where I forgot the feel of the sun on my skin. You can tell I’m not from here when the rain can still catch me by surprise, leading to me being drenched every time IContinueContinue reading “Ourense – 12/11/2022”
The books I’ve read recently
Books SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Ailish Sinclair ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read this book a couple of weeks ago or so, ad I wanted to sit on it a bit to find the right words, but I’m still in awe. This is a story about love, family, and unbreakable ties. It’s a storyContinueContinue reading “The books I’ve read recently”
HALF A BANDANA WILL DO: A Little Book of Camino Stories by Gail Woodard – a review
Half a bandana will do on Goodreads Thank you to BookSirens for providing me with a copy of this book! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wasn’t this the perfect book choice for me? Well, almost, at least. I am in Santiago, but without theContinueContinue reading “HALF A BANDANA WILL DO: A Little Book of Camino Stories by Gail Woodard – a review”
My Little Hawk 