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Everything You Need to Know about Teaching English in Spain with BEDA

I began this blog right before I moved to Spain in 2010 to teach English for two years. Consequently, I receive many queries, tweets, emails and carrier pigeons asking me how I did it. Now I went...

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5 Sunset Stories from Jordan

Is there anything more poignant, more meaningful, more memorable than witnessing an epic sunset while traveling? Nope, don’t think so. Ok, so I kinda have a thing for sunsets, but still, after a...

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Recortadores: A Nonviolent Alternative to Bullfighting in Spain

The yellow sand was drenched in blood as the sun began to set over the red bull ring in southern Spain. The famous May feria in Córdoba had ushered in the traditional wave of bullfights every...

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If You Go Anywhere in May, Go to Córdoba, Spain

From 2010 to 2011, I was lucky enough to call Córdoba, Spain home. Nestled between Sevilla and Granada, two rockstar Spanish cities in the south, Córdoba often gets overlooked on traditional...

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Is Turkey Safe for Women Traveling Alone?

When I proudly announced that I was going to Turkey 2 months ago, I was met with a surprising amount of skepticism, worry and doubt, mostly from my family. Calmly reassuring everyone that Turkey is...

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Exploring the Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey

My love for the ancient world dates back over a decade and has very profound and significant origins. “My name is Gladiator.” Who knew watching Russell Crowe fight tigers and make out the sister of...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Today I Quit My Job to Travel the World

Deep breath, inhale, slowly exhale. Repeat. You can do this. With my fingers paused on my office keyboard, staring off at the same spreadsheet for an hour, I tried to give myself a pep talk. Today...

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A Glimpse into Bohemian Istanbul

When I reflect back on my time in Turkey this winter, so many colors and tastes assault my memories that it is hard to narrow in on what exactly drew me there. What was it about this...

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This Adventuress is off to Jordan!

Wadi Rum, image Mohammad Asfour It has literally taken all my self-control to scream out this news to the world, but I can’t hold it in any longer; I’m going to Jordan! For the curious minded,...

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The Coolest Thing I Did in Turkey: Rappelling off a Castle (Video)

“Hey Liz, want to go abseiling this afternoon?” Ozgur asked me over coffee in the Middle Earth Travel office on my last day in Cappadocia, Turkey. Thankfully, the guys understood my desperate need...

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Spring in Paris

Winter has dug it’s ugly claws into Washington D.C. and it just will not let go. Just this week I woke up to a blanket of white snow outside my window. As much as I love the glow of freshly fallen...

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5 Things No One Tells You about Moving Abroad

If moving abroad were easy, everyone would be doing it, right? With only about 35% of the American populace holding passports, I think it’s safe to say that most of our knowledge of the big wide...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Flavors of Istanbul

Let me preface by saying that Istanbul is a food lover’s dream. Who would of thought? France, Spain, and Italy are what immediately pop into my head when asked where I’ve experienced the best food...

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Stop Overlooking La Rioja, Spain!

My oh my, it’s been a while since I’ve written about my favorite region in Spain: La Rioja! Never heard of it? It’s ok, most people haven’t. By chance you have, it’s most likely from the red wine...

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The Waiting Game: How Not to Lose Your Mind Before a Trip

Maybe I am borderline ADD, but for me there is nothing worse than waiting around for something. Waiting for a ride somewhere; waiting for a friend to show up for a coffee date, waiting for the next...

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Going Underground in Cappadocia, Turkey

I’ve always been a big fan of unique experiences and destinations while traveling. And Cappadocia, Turkey is nothing if not unique. I mean look at this! Where have you ever seen such an odd,...

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Making Do in Peru

Honestly, I feel like this title could be a name for an OPI nail polish. Whoever is in charge of coming up with the color names, I want to BE you (OPI marketing team; are you listening? I would be...

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No More Excuses! Go Abroad Now!

Subtlety has never been my strong suit. Clearly writing normal-length blog posts also eludes me (this one’s a doozy, sorry in advance). Little known fact about me, I LOVE pep talks! I hate getting...

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The Colors of Istanbul, Turkey

I have an affinity for color, and by affinity, I mean I would dress up like a rainbow everyday if it were socially acceptable. But alas, I am not longer seventeen, and sadly society has forced my...

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The Expat Files: Molly in Granada

This week’s Expat Files takes us down to sunny, beautiful southern Spain and to one of my favorite cities, Granada. I don’t know about you guys, but I am in dire need of some sunshine, spring, and...

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Getting Naked in Istanbul

**Warning this post borders on the TMI, but I thought it was too hilarious not to share Source Two weeks ago I found myself completely naked lying on my back staring at the starry ceiling of an...

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Take to the Skies: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia, Turkey blew my mind. In the best way possible. Now one of my favorite places in the world, it’s hard to believe that 6 months ago, I had never heard of it. Bad travel blogger, I know....

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5 Things You Need To Know When Visiting the Basque Country

One of my favorite regions in Spain is the Basque Country. Seriously beautiful and seriously misrepresented, I feel like this tiny, unique area is often overlooked and skipped on classic Spain...

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How to NOT to Be a Douche Online

Ok guys, I have a confession: I tend towards having a sassy mouth (i.e. I can be a sarcastic bitch). It’s not one of my more admirable qualities, but hey, nobody’s perfect and I’d say 80% of people...

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Turkey As Seen from My iPhone

So I am fresh off the plane from Istanbul, and one of the best trips of my life traveling around Turkey! I am also superbly jetlagged and can barely remember my own name which is why I am writing a...

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Top Five Reasons You Should Visit Jaén, Spain

While I am away traveling in Turkey this week, I have lined up some guest posts by some of my favorite bloggers, posts about places I hope to make it to one day. This post is from Trevor, a...

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A Breakdown of the Paris Arrondissements by a Sassy New Yorker

Is there a city quite as impressive and daunting as Paris? Planning a trip to the city of light can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding a place to stay. With 20 neighborhoods...

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5 Things No One Tells You about Falling in Love Abroad

I just discovered Julia’s blog last week when she left me a novel of a comment on my Breaking Up to Travel post. A girl after my own heart, not only has she traveled and lived all around the world...

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Mallorca: Spain’s Most Underrated Island

While I am in Turkey, I have been lucky enough to line up some fabulous guest posts from a handful of my favorite bloggers. Ashely blogs over at Ashley Abroad, currently taking on expat life as an...

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Everything You Need to Know about Teaching English in Spain with BEDA

5 Sunset Stories from Jordan

Recortadores: A Nonviolent Alternative to Bullfighting in Spain

If You Go Anywhere in May, Go to Córdoba, Spain

Is Turkey Safe for Women Traveling Alone?

Exploring the Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey

Today I Quit My Job to Travel the World

A Glimpse into Bohemian Istanbul

This Adventuress is off to Jordan!

The Coolest Thing I Did in Turkey: Rappelling off a Castle (Video)

Spring in Paris

5 Things No One Tells You about Moving Abroad

The Flavors of Istanbul

Stop Overlooking La Rioja, Spain!

The Waiting Game: How Not to Lose Your Mind Before a Trip

Going Underground in Cappadocia, Turkey

Making Do in Peru

No More Excuses! Go Abroad Now!

The Colors of Istanbul, Turkey

The Expat Files: Molly in Granada

Getting Naked in Istanbul

Take to the Skies: Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey

5 Things You Need To Know When Visiting the Basque Country

How to NOT to Be a Douche Online

Turkey As Seen from My iPhone

Top Five Reasons You Should Visit Jaén, Spain

A Breakdown of the Paris Arrondissements by a Sassy New Yorker

5 Things No One Tells You about Falling in Love Abroad

Mallorca: Spain’s Most Underrated Island

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