Undercover Miguk

Spain

  • Madrid, First Impressions, Immigrant Culture

    During our first two days in Madrid, we had a hard time understanding the city. Our first impressions weren’t particularly positive. On our way to the hostel, we saw a man peeing into a corner, the urine slowly dripping into the middle of the street where we were walking. On many streets, we could smell… Read more

  • Valencia, Third Cultures, Tender Octopus

    One of my favorite aspects of traveling is the friendships you make along the way. Friendships that persist across time and space are special. Years ago, I studied abroad in Thailand. It was my first time experiencing life in another country and making friends from different cultures. The experience changed my life. I’ve been fortunate… Read more

  • Spanish Markets, Cathedrals, Catalan Culture

    Day 9 – Our second day in Barcelona  Thankfully, I felt much better today, and just in time for one of my favorite days of the trip. I have a lot to say and I’m not sure how to say it. We started out by heading towards a street called La Rambla, historically one of… Read more

  • Gaudi, Tapas, Emergency Ramen

    Day 8 – First full day in Barcelona Last night was the roughest sleep I’ve had in a while. I was on the top bunk in a 16-person hostel room. My bunk was closest to the AC, and I woke up several times in the middle of the night with my nose and mouth hurting… Read more

  • Crepes, Flight Delays, FC Barcelona

    Day 7 – Nice to Barcelona Today was our travel day from Nice to Barcelona, and it was far from smooth. We started the morning with one last meal in Nice before hiking up to a beautiful viewpoint we had been looking forward to seeing for months.  From there, we went to the airport, where… Read more