Post-grad, real life, impromptu travel: Requesting time off

If you have kept up with my blog or know me at all, you would realize that I quite like to go on adventures. One of the best things that I got out of my college experience was the opportunity to study abroad (twice!), which allowed me to challenge myself, find my independence and access who I truly am! I also came out of studying abroad with new friends, one of which is crazy enough to go on a whirlwind adventure with me to Paris and London! See the background of our insanity here.

Vanessa and I went to the same college, but we did not meet until we both studied abroad in London together during the spring of our sophomore year.

Heading back to the homeland: London

I am so so so happy to tell you that I will be returning to the city of my dreams in a little over a month! Although it will be a very short trip, due to graduate classes and work, my friend Vanessa and I will be making the most of our few days back in our adopted hometown!

Ever since studying abroad in London, the city has had my heart... Here is the story about how we decided to book a trip back, over a year ago, on a complete whim:

On why Gibraltar is the perfect place for me

1. It's the perfect mix between Spanish and English culture and most inhabitants speak both languages (JUST LIKE ME).

2. UM it's on the Mediterranean Sea... Enough said. (Photo from http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-23576039) 

3. My tour guide, a native Gibraltarian, said that the weather is almost always perfect: sunny, warm, breezy, beachy... 

4. It's like a tiny London on the seaside! What could be better? 

5. Barbary Apes as neighbors (good and bad) 

6. Lots of history... Gibraltar has Spanish, Arab, Roman, and English influences, since each one of the cultures was in control of the strategic city at some point. 

7. St. Michael's Caves are used as natural amphitheaters... Imagine going to a concert in a CAVE crowded with sweaty people and stalactites! What an experience...

8. MOPEDS, MOPEDS EVERYWHERE 

9. Just plain awesome seaside vistas:

10. Very kind locals and an overall incredible atmosphere...

When can I move here?