What does it take to create a better life for yourself abroad — or at home, for that matter?
In this series, I explore that question with friends, neighbors in Seville, Spain, and fellow travelers from around the world.
In this series, I explore that question with friends, neighbors in Seville, Spain, and fellow travelers from around the world.
HOME 2.0
How Europeans see us vs. how we see ourselves.
How Europeans see us vs. how we see ourselves.
LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
Starting over in a new country lets you hit the reset button on your social life.
WE'VE LAUNCHED THE IDEAS CLUB!
And we all had a ton of fun, learned stuff, and felt the comfort of community.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THIS?
In our rapidly evolving world, we're all going to be upskilling, including our dogs.
I STAND WITH THE ZOMBIES
The undead (and lots of the living) are rising up in protest; we want to keep over-tourism from sucking the soul out of Seville.
FLUSTERED? FLUMMOXED? WELCOME TO MY WORLD
A trip to my Spanish dentist demonstrates just how chaotic the Universe can get.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
Insiders say AI will bring the biggest upheavals in life and work since humans discovered fire. So ... how might we navigate the changes?
For perspective, I turned to my grandmother's job as a silent movie actress in 1913.
How T-Rex might look today if that astroid had deviated a tiny bit from its trajectory.
MAKE JOYFUL NOISE (IT HELPS)
Holding on to hope, resilience, and each other in these worrying times.
In the old market of Cádiz, we began to discover why it's considered the friendliest city in Spain.
A SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
Visiting legendary places that are ready to grant your desires, what would you wish for?
HALF SUITCASE – WILL TRAVEL
After decades of packing light, I've found an even easier way to keep luggage to a minimum.
THE BEST-LAID SCHEMES OF MICE, MEN, WOMEN & WEASELS
And before I write another word, let me assure you the weasel in this story is FINE.
VISITING THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS
One of the world's best-kept secrets lies buried in the seacoast town everyone urged us to avoid. Yes, of course we went.
TIME OFF FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR
Pausing in the headlong rush of our daily activities to enjoy the world. (Yes, we can!)
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
“We are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is.”
Kurt Vonnegut
MY FOOT SANDWICH
In my defense, the bar was dark, the menu’s lettering was minuscule, and my brain was fried.
