o'brien overseas

Life can be so wildly unexpected. One minute you're living what you think is your normal day-to-day life, and then suddenly that daily...

Waiters welcomed us in white jackets as we entered the cafe. We were in awe at the leather banquettes and studded antique wooden chairs...

The following weekend after our weekend in Granada, we went on a trip to Morocco. Although it was very short, we were able to see three...

At the end of February we had a long weekend, also known as a puente, (bridge) in Spain. We typically have one puente per month, just...

Sunlight peaked through the trees, and a gentle breeze warmed the air. Classical music streamed from a man's clarinet down the street. He...

"Mind the gap" blared from inside the tube station. Frantically searching for the correct stop, we began to make our way through the...

“Disculpa, por dónd-” I stopped myself, realizing the language I’ve been using to communicate with on a daily basis in Madrid would no...

Small feet shuffle and backpacks roll, racing off with those pulling them - the bell has rung, signaling the start of the school day. The...

If you asked me a few years ago to envision myself post graduation, I probably would have imagined myself teaching, but it never would...