Join me in preparing for my TEFL journey with tips and travel stories along the way!
I over-plan or under-plan. There is no happy medium.
I was accepted into my TEFL program over eight months ago. I know that it’s what I’ll be doing after graduation, but it hasn’t sunk in.
Now that we’ve hit the new year it’s sinking in. Later this year I’ll be packing my bags ton move to Barcelona for a year. In 198 days… I will be lounging near the Mediterranean sea drinking sangria.
What advice do you have? How can I mentally prepare?
My December birthday is quickly approaching! Friday the 13th this year. Spooky.
I have had such a struggle over the years finding the perfect carry-on. My best friend surprised me with a neat new backpack this week!
I’ll be using this bag for my Disneyland trip later this month!
What do you look for in a carry-on?
I also ordered myself a new set of packing cubes! So excited for new travel accessories!
When I started my blog there were 300 days until I move to Barcelona, now there are only 229 days.
My birthday is next week, Friday the 13th this year. Turning 28!
It is starting to feel more real that I’ll be spending my birthday next year in Barcelona. I’m worrying about silly things, like who I’ll spend my birthday with and how I celebrate while living in Spain.
I try not to think about it every day so time doesn’t move too slowly. It doesn’t work.
I think about Barcelona at least three times a day.
I feel like it’s so far away, but I feel like it will be here before I know it.
Being hungover on a a plane, train, or automobile, might be one of the worst things that can occur while traveling.
Here are my 4 tips to help you power through a hangover on your travels:
What are your tips on fighting a hangover?
They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but what about Disneyland for the holidays?
On December 21st my family will be headed down to Anaheim, California to visit the most magical place on earth!
I’ve been to Disneyland a few times, but I haven’t been since 2009. I can’t wait to see all of the Disney Christmas decorations! And the Mickey shaped food! AND THE RIDES!
The Peter Pan ride still gives me anxiety…..it’s scary. All the other rides I love. I’m sure there are so many new rides for me to check out. Including the new Star Wars area! I think my dad and brother are more excited for that than I am, but still.
I’ll be going with my dad, step-mom, and (mostly) adult siblings. We range in age from 27-14, we’re all over 21 except the youngest. Things might get wild.
What are your favorite Disneyland rides and treats? More Dumbo or Space Mountain? Have you ever been to any Disney parks during the holiday season?
I currently live in Portland, Oregon in the United States. Aside from being known as weird, it’s known for the rain.
Today was a cold and rainy Tuesday. My toes were numb in my rain boots. For my own entertainment, I decided to look at what the weather was like Barcelona this week. Over 20 degrees warmer than it is here in Portland! And no rain in sight.
As the holiday season approaches, and I’m closer to starting my visa process, it’s all starting to feel more real. This time next year I will be in Spain! Thinking about all of the friends/family I am going to see, and how I might not see some of these people again before I leave.
Dramatic? Yes. Excited? Yes.
How do you deal with weather changes, good or bad?
I am currently in school for my Masters in Teaching and just finished finals for the semester! Now I’m on winter break until the beginning of January.
After graduation I’m off to Barcelona! Not a day goes by that I don’t think about swimming in the warm Mediterranean sea with a plastic cup of sangria in my hand.
The company I’m doing my TEFL program through is going to help me get a student visa, so I’ll start that process in January. The company also provides housing for the first month, so I will have a place to stay when I arrive. It’s all starting to feel real!
Skip it.
In August 2019, I went solo to the WB Harry Potter tour in London!
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I spent a wonderful solo afternoon in London at the Victoria and Albert Museum!
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Rachel Boren Barcelona 