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Going Back “Home”: A Weekend in London

Going Back “Home”: A Weekend in London

The Truth About Living in Spain

The Truth About Living in Spain

Why Christmas Lasts Longer in Spain

Why Christmas Lasts Longer in Spain

A Sardinian Christmas

A Sardinian Christmas

Double Exchange: From Missouri to Barcelona

Double Exchange: From Missouri to Barcelona

7 Things I’ve Learned from Living in Madrid for 10 Weeks

7 Things I’ve Learned from Living in Madrid for 10 Weeks

Podcast Party! Find Me on these Travel Podcasts

Podcast Party! Find Me on these Travel Podcasts

For the Love of Language

For the Love of Language

7 Things I’ve Learned from Living in Madrid for 10 Days

7 Things I’ve Learned from Living in Madrid for 10 Days

The Struggle of Eating While Abroad

The Struggle of Eating While Abroad

I’m Moving to Spain

I’m Moving to Spain

7 Reasons Why Road Trips Are The Best

7 Reasons Why Road Trips Are The Best

How My Parents Encourage My Travel Dreams

How My Parents Encourage My Travel Dreams

Is Mexico Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Is Mexico Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Thailand: Elephants and Ethics

Thailand: Elephants and Ethics

Q&A: Christmas Traditions in the U.S. and Italy

Q&A: Christmas Traditions in the U.S. and Italy

Top 25 Travel Experiences This Year

Top 25 Travel Experiences This Year

Packing for Southeast Asia: Lessons Learned

Packing for Southeast Asia: Lessons Learned

Foreign Exchange Student Connection in Thailand

Foreign Exchange Student Connection in Thailand

Why T-Mobile is the Best for Solo Travelers

Why T-Mobile is the Best for Solo Travelers

Travel Mistakes: 4 Experiences That Made Me a Better Traveler

Travel Mistakes: 4 Experiences That Made Me a Better Traveler

Bringing the World Closer: Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

Bringing the World Closer: Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

What Happened When I Decided to Travel Solo

What Happened When I Decided to Travel Solo

Why I First Decided to Travel Solo

Why I First Decided to Travel Solo

The Decision to Go

The Decision to Go

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Hello / Hola / Sawasdee

thegirlwhogoes Hi, I'm Cathy – a writer, traveler, and digital nomad who is currently living in Alicante, Spain, on the new digital nomad visa. I'm a Midwestern girl, from Kansas City, Missouri, but I've been to 49 states and 34 countries so far! I was also recently diagnosed with celiac disease, which is a whole thing, so you'll find occasional gluten-free mentions here as well. Thanks for stopping by!

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