Introduction: After the Honeymoon Phase There’s a moment — usually quiet and ordinary — when it hits you:You’re not new here anymore. You’re settled abroad now. You know how to call the plumber without panicking. You’ve got a favorite bakery, a local grocery store, maybe even a go-to park bench. Your phone doesn’t autocorrect […]
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As per usual, as a new year begins, I take some time to look at my life — where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m going. Both literally and metaphorically. 2025 will mark the ninth year of living away from my birthplace, and the fifth year living away from my home country. I
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I’ve been living in Ontinyent for 3 months now. It’s time to ask some of the big questions…
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One of the charities I personally support is KIVA – KIVA are a non-profit organisation with a mission to connect people through the use of microloans; lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. This enables
