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How to Find a Mom Group in Albuquerque
I eventually found my mom group here in Albuquerque, and they've meant everything. But it took months, and I only managed it because I had the energy to keep looking. In Denmark, a nurse simply puts you in a group of six to eight mothers nearby who gave birth around the same time. Here, nobody mentioned anything of the kind. So I built it — a free tool for New Mexico moms that matches you with 6–8 local moms whose babies are close in age to yours. No app, no account, nothing
Aug 44 min read
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3 Things to See in Prague, Czech Republic | Prague in December
Prague is so beautiful and festive in December, and it is also highly walkable. One of my favorite things was the architecture. The buildings reminded me of victorian doll houses. They were colored like Easter eggs, with soft pink undertones. Then you have gothic churches and archways everywhere that somehow fit together. Prague is a 2-hour flight from where I am in Denmark. My girlfriend Sascha who lives in Luxembourg raved about Prague, and we decided to make a girls weeken
Dec 10, 20184 min read
We Almost Got Kidnapped! | Prague
I wish I were joking, but I'm not. We spent some time unpacking the situation after the fact, and I feel like I have a handle on it. I don't really even know how to begin, but here goes. My good friend Sascha and I flew to Prague for the weekend for a girl’s trip. She lives in Luxembourg and Prague is a nice central location for us both. We spent Saturday and Sunday out exploring the Christmas markets, visiting castles and enjoying the local food (I loved Prague, but that's f
Dec 7, 20184 min read
Mangoes the Size of Your Head | Málaga, Spain
My Connection to Spain It has always been a dream of mine to visit Spain. Ever since I was a child I've heard my dad refer to Spain as the "homeland" and talk about our conquistador ancestors. Earlier this month I ventured down to Málaga, Spain where my Aunt Ana, Uncle Robert, and cousin Emilia just moved from my home state, New Mexico. "Ms. Gallegos (my aunt) joined a growing number of Hispanics from the United States benefiting from a 2015 Spanish law seeking to atone for o
Nov 20, 20184 min read
My Love Affair with London | 72 Hours
London was not on my radar, but I found a round trip ticket to London for $40. Of all the cities to see around Europe, London seemed the least exotic. But I couldn't have been more wrong! I was absolutely enchanted by this city. Firstly, I fell in love with the subway system aka "the tubes." How often do you get to rave about public transportation? London seemed like a cleaner and more efficient New York City. I was able to travel the entirety of the city for $7 euro a day on
Nov 12, 20184 min read
$15 a Night Seems Sketchy | My First Solo Hostel Experience London
hostel /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ noun an establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. synonyms: cheap hotel Okay to preface, I've been spoiled. While I was working in college recruiting I became accustomed to nice hotels. After two years of intense travel around the Western US, I was a proud Hilton gold member and lived for the cushy king size beds and free continental breakfasts. Honestly, I was scared
Nov 11, 20184 min read
Europe Travel Fall 2018
Hi everyone, All is well here in Denmark. The time change has been tough on me. The sun is setting now around 4:30 PM. However, I am settling in, getting used to the food, and I've made a few girlfriends! I am going to make the most of the last 60 days in 2018. We've got a girl’s trip planned for London this weekend (my round trip flight was $20!) and I'm excited to see the city. I think the climate is a lot like Denmark- wet and grey, but rain or shine-- I'm going to see it
Oct 31, 20182 min read
The Best of Oaxaca, México
Pronounced “Wa-hak-ah" Oaxaca is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and is considered the cultural hub of México by many. I probably ate five different types of bugs over the three days we were there, of those I remember: grasshoppers, worms, and beetles. Did you know México has over 35 million visitors per year? Tourism is one of its main sources of income. I have been to Mexico a few different times in my life. I normally visit the touristy outskirts of the countr
Sep 19, 20184 min read
5 Things to See in Puebla, México
Puebla, Mexico Puebla is a lovely city to visit, it feels very quaint and personal. I love the Mexican people. Unlike many countries, one of the best things about visiting is that the locals love to engage with you. Tourism is valued in their country, so oftentimes locals chatted with me and endured my less than perfect Spanish, to give me recommendations and advice. So far, I’ve learned some interesting things! Puebla is considered one of the nine “pueblos magicos” or magic
Sep 6, 20184 min read
48 Hours in Mexico City
My mom, sister, and I spent the last 48 hours in Mexico City. And I loved it! I was surprised by how easy the city is to get around. I recommend using Uber, it was super easy and convenient - who would have guessed! However most drivers don't speak English, so if your Spanish isn't strong you may struggle a bit. Mexico City We stayed in the center of the historic district by the zócalo, at the Zócalo Central Mexico City, which was relatively affordable for $170 a night. $17
Sep 3, 20182 min read
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