Running a Half Marathon 5 Years After Cancer

Five years ago I found a malignant tumor in my thigh. After treatment, it’s now behind me and I can focus on achieving my goals – like running a half marathon!

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New Years Eve Traditions From the Americas to Europe

The past 2 years we’ve been celebrating New Years Eve outside the United States. See what fun New Years Eve traditions we’ve picked up from around the globe.

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How the Apostle Paul Got in the Way of My Spanish Visa

Visas can be a smooth process or a big pain in the ass. It was no surprise to me that my Spanish visa was anything but simple!

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Going Back to the Middle Ages During ‘Semana Cervantina’

Alcalá de Henares, a small city outside Madrid, offers a chance to step back in time to a medieval market that takes over the streets during Semana Cervantina.

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Surviving My First Week of Teaching English in Spain

I survived my first week as a language assistant teaching English in Spain after a year and a half of not “working” in the traditional sense. But I was anxious!

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Will I Meet the Challenge of Teaching?

I begin my new job as an English teaching assistant next month. The anticipation has me wondering if this something I’ll be good at and enjoy or totally regret.

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Spain’s La Tomatina: Tips for All Those Tomatoes

Read valuable tips from our experience at La Tomatina – the annual festival and tomato fight each summer near Valencia Spain.

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Wet & Wild Water War at La Batalla Naval

Spain is fond of its festivals and some of the best involve battles. Batalla Naval is a great water fight in the neighborhood of Vallecas outside central Madrid.

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Haro’s Epic Batalla del Vino

Every year on June 29, there’s a battle in Haro, Spain in the region of La Rioja where ed wine is the ammo and white clothing is the un-protective armor.

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TwoBadTourists Talk: Seville’s Plaza de España

When visiting Seville, the Plaza de España is a must see. Take a look at our video featuring the building, some facts, and some fun.

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