From Ibiza to Barcelona in under a week!

From Ibiza to Barcelona in under a week!

Last Friday, we went to the Seville Cathedral with ICS, and I was awestruck by the incredible architecture, size, and beauty on both the inside and the outside of the building. As soon as the tour ended, some friends and I hailed a cab and went directly to the airport...
Weekend adventures in Portugal

Weekend adventures in Portugal

My friends and I went with We Love Spain to Praia de Marinha, a gorgeous beach on the southern coast of Portugal between Albufeira and Lagos. The three-hour drive proved well worth it when we arrived at the most beautiful beach I have ever seen!  It had numerous caves...
Another Wonderful Week in town!

Another Wonderful Week in town!

On Monday, I had my first two classes at the International College of Seville, and I absolutely loved them! My International Relations professor John Boyle was hilarious in his explanations of Spain’s early history and the history of the UN, and my Spanish professor...
My First Few Days in Spain.

My First Few Days in Spain.

After traveling for 43 hours from Oahu, Hawaii to Seville, Spain, I finally walked into my new home in Seville and was greeted by my very kind host mother, Clara. Clara introduced me to my housemate Mackenzie, and then we all walked over to the ICS in under...
Oh Morocco, Morocco

Oh Morocco, Morocco

Let’s do a play-by-play of my weekend in Morocco. Let’s start on the day before I left. Day 0 (June 21): At 00:00 hours, I set my phone at 07:00 …. P.M! Day 1 (June 22): I get a knock on my door wondering when I look at my phone to find that the time says 8:41....
Morocco: A Trip to Always Remember

Morocco: A Trip to Always Remember

Over the weekend, we traveled to Morocco, Spain’s southern neighbor. It was surprising to see how different Northern Africa’s values, and morals are from those of Spain’s. We were able to learn a lot about the culture from only a weekend, and we also saw the...