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Chronicles of (Mis)Adventures in Italy: Lessons, Laughs, and Sunburns from My Solo Trip
After the pandemic, I finally had the courage to see the world alone. My first solo trip was to Spain—which turned into a whole (mis)adventure of its own. Since then, I’ve learned a lot and was ready for my next big-girl trip: Italy. (Read my (mis)adventure in Spain here.) This trip was extra special because…
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Chronicles of (Mis)adventures: Spain– Getting Lost, Sick and Smarter
Before my first trip to Spain, my travels were limited to quick local trips. In the UK, I explored cities like Bristol, Cambridge, London and Dover during my days off. In the USA, though, not so much. During my first few years in Houston, I was in a rough mental space and had little motivation…
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Finding Pura Vida: How My Trip to Costa Rica Changed Everything
How seven days in Costa Rica made me fall in love with traveling and exploring the world. Let’s rewind to my very first real adventure—my trip to Costa Rica. I was nervous, excited, and maybe too confident with my basic Spanish. Still, as soon as I arrived, everything I’d worried about was muted by the…
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How To Learn Italian Effectively: My Journey To La Dolce Vita
I’ve talked about how I learned Spanish in a previous post, but today, I’m switching gears to share how I learned Italian — my third language and one of my proudest (and funniest) achievements. To preface, I speak Spanish, Italian, and English, in addition to my native language. I learned English as a child and…
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How I Learned Spanish Effectively: Lessons, Mistakes, and Real-Life Practice
When people learn that I speak Spanish, one of their first questions is always “How did you learn?” My Spanish journey has been a mix of curiosity, trial and error, and persistence–from translating song lyrics, to dating, to volunteering in Latin America and traveling. In this post, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t,…
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How I Learned English– The Power of Immersion
Learning a new language isn’t just about memorizing words– it’s about learning how to think in another culture. I’ve always found that fascinating. Over the years, I’ve learned English, Spanish, Italian, and I’m hoping to add an Asian language soon. People often ask me how I do it– what apps I use, where I find…
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