The Wrong Question In A Tunisian Market
A single innocent question in a Tunisian market turns into a high-stakes negotiation involving a blanket, a calculator, and several increasingly angry men.
The Moment Your Brain Wakes Up Too Late
Locked out abroad at 6 a.m., with no phone, no money, and no landlady’s name. A true Abroadien story about chaos, strangers, and surviving your own brain.
I Went to See a Comedy — Big Mistake
I chose a Spanish comedy, reclined my seat, and expected light entertainment. Instead, I found myself trapped in a tense story of corruption, betrayal, and helicopters on rooftops. Either I misunderstood the film — or something very strange happened in that cinema.
The Country That Grows While You Drive
Spain doesn’t look that big on the map — until you drive it. A 1,000-kilometre winter road trip from south to north delivers numb buttocks, unexpected heating, architectural excitement, skiing drama, and the real cultural divide people warn you about.
Lost and Found (or how to lose your husband)
A wrong turn in Malta ends in a bar you don’t take children to, a stranger with a scar, and a moment that could have gone very wrong.
Everything Was Fine. Until It Wasn’t.
We were left alone in a seven-bedroom mansion in the middle of nowhere, armed with a checklist, a manual, and a dangerous sense of confidence. Everything seemed under control — until small details started slipping, panic crept in, and reality refused to behave as expected.
The White Lady Of The Castle!
A solo weekend in a medieval Spanish castle sounded like the perfect birthday escape — until the storm hit, a ghost appeared, and I lost a reindeer slipper in the middle of the night. What followed was not paranormal… just painfully human.
Northern Ireland: Among the Rolling Tractors
What happens when you move abroad with big dreams, tiny vocabulary and far too much confidence? Northern Ireland taught me English, resilience… and to never trust pasta in a bread roll.
My Donkey Moments in learning Portuguese
Why stay in your comfort zone? I tried Portuguese, failed spectacularly, and learned that language chaos can be hilarious.