Magenta Located on a corner and away from most foot traffic, Magenta cafe & bar is one of Salamanca's best kept secrets. My favorite time of day to visit the cafe is during tapa time as it has an impressive selection and offers a wide spectrum of options beyond the traditional tapas found at most … Continue reading A Study Abroad Student’s Guide to Coffee Shops and Study Spots in Salamanca
When I write, I like to do so in a way that it's as if I'm speaking to a dear friend over a cappuccino in a quaint, local coffee shop. In reality, I have no idea whose eyeballs are actually reading these words but it feels more natural to express my heart through the lens … Continue reading Why dreams can be a bad thing.
I've always felt the intense burning inside me to write meaningful words and create content that other people could relate to and feel inspired by. For the majority of my young adult life this has taken form in Facebook posts and Instagram captions. I write mostly about my perspective on life, our potential impact on … Continue reading What’s Your ‘Why’?
My 2018 consisted of some super stellar reads. I grew my list of authors and learned a thing or two in the process of reading their work. These are books I love for their message, empowerment, story line, and tangible steps to bring real, sustainable change to your life. Let's make something clear: I am … Continue reading Good Reads to bring in the New Year.
Salamanca is a city that, for most people, is not easily identifiable on a map. It is not often referenced when talking about Spain or its popular, metropolitan cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. It is, however, widely known by young people throughout Europe looking for a place to call "home" while they work towards … Continue reading Te quiero, Salamanca.
As a 21-year old female, I am in the midst of a season plagued with comparison. I find that from the minute I wake up and check social to the second I lay down at night, I am bombarded by other people's highlight reel-- photos on Instagram of celeb bloggers and their post-workout selfies with … Continue reading Enough
Today marks just shy of three months since I embarked on a journey to foreign lands and began my four month adventure. I was dropped off on Spanish soil, introduced to my host mom, shown to my room, and several days later, started school at La Universidad de Salamanca. There is no lack of adjectives … Continue reading Fill your cup.
I recently returned from a weekend trip to the "City of Lights". My heart is full of romantic accordion music and my stomach stuffed with french cuisine and macaroons. There are so many must-see monuments in the city and with only a weekend to do it all, planning ahead was essential. I'm here to share … Continue reading Paris- Je T’aime
Dear Friends- Welcome to my site. If you haven't already read the bio, let me introduce myself. My name is Ally Chard; I am a 21 year old Midwestern gal half way through my senior year of college. I live in Madison, Wisconsin- the city's capital- home to all things Badgers. In addition, cheese, beer, … Continue reading How I got here.
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