Running and dancing with fireworks… sounds like every parent’s worst nightmare, doesn’t it? Sorry, mom, but I’ve participated in at least 5 by this point, and I’m so glad I have! The word “Correfoc” is a Catalan word that literally translates to “fire run.” Seems interesting and kind of dangerous,[…]
Hunting for Mushrooms (Not the Magical Kind) in Barcelona
My second year living in Barcelona, my host family asked me “Hey, want to go looking for mushrooms in the mountains?” I thought they were joking, but it turns out that it is a super popular activity in the autumn here in Catalonia. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in[…]
10 Unexpected Things You’ll Learn as an Expat in Barcelona
This is my fifth year living in beautiful Barcelona, obviously because I love it enough to stay. However, as any expatriate knows, there are certain cultural differences that you just have to get used to. Some are only slightly different than your own customs, and others catch you completely by[…]
Who Am I? A Glance at the Making of the Seasoned Traveler
Hello! My name is Jessica, and welcome to my site, The Seasoned Traveler. But who am I, exactly? What am I all about? The beginning. I grew up along the coast in southern California, but you wouldn’t know it by my rather pale skin, dark hair and lack of surfing[…]