’cause life was not meant to be lived only in one place
Toledo from afar A lot of Erasmus students choose their host country based on the location. For instance, a more central country in Europe allows easy connections to other European countries, so you can almost do a tour of Europe. As I mentioned in previous posts, I didn't have that option. The few other European … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: exploring the medieval town of Toledo, Spain (2012)
When I got to the city I was going to call home for six months, and after sorting out my housing situation, I felt for the first time the world was my oyster. I was really on a very tight budget, and I still had a week until classes started. Thankfully walking is free, and … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: the exploration begins
It's been ten years since I was in Erasmus! I was having writer's block when this just hit me. January is the blue month, and I just don't feel very inspired. Reflecting upon time, my brain took a trip to what I was doing ten years ago... I was planning my studies abroad! The first … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: renting a room in Madrid (2012)
Today I wanted to share with you the one icon of Portuguese Christmas - the Bolo Rei or, translated to English, the King Cake. I know that other countries have similar variations to this cake, but I wanted to share a little bit of the history of this cake, how it came to be named … Continue reading 7/10 – 10 Days Blogmas – The Bolo Rei, traditional Christmas Cake
Good news, I made it to Portugal! Not that I didn't think I wouldn't, but with so many last-minute changes in rules and what tests are accepted before leaving and arriving... I was in constant anxiety. I was also not leaving my house for most of last week, as suddenly London became a hot spot … Continue reading 6/10 – 10 Days Blogmas – Coming home & Christmas in my hometown
The Winged Bone 