There’s a growing sentiment that the economic blowback from this pandemic will reach or surpass great depression levels. But what about the cultural ramifications? Around the world, fear has gripped the hearts of the many and is beginning to govern peoples’ actions. For example, in America, there’s a growing resentment toward people of Asian descent, …
First and foremost, I’ll state the obvious — the coronavirus is horrible. The number of lives lost and/or negatively impacted by this global pandemic has been unfathomable, but the goal of this article isn’t to state the obvious. Since I’ve been quarantined in my apartment on the outskirts of Madrid for the last few weeks, …
You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their playlist. I recently did a lesson with my older ESL students in which they created personality profiles based on music. They chose songs that they feel accurately represent them in various situations. The kids loved it, and it was a huge success. The …
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I haven’t written about music in roughly a decade, and that’s because I fell out of love with rap music. But that may have all changed thanks to Netflix. There aren’t many things that can top the honeymoon phase of a relationship. Everything you do or experience together is new and exciting, and the two …
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The holiday season is finally upon us. The hardest part of holiday shopping is finding gifts that people can, or will, actually use. It can be especially difficult to shop for someone who is a frequent traveler. They’re always on the go, so typical gifts may not be of much use to them. If you …
This bustling metropolis is the capital of Spain. While it’s no Manhattan, Madrid offers a wide variety of culture and entertainment options. Whether you’re an art buff, a thrill-seeker, or a party animal, Madrid has something for you. How to Get to Madrid Madrid is accessible by air and land. Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez International airport …
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on Jaded ’80s Baby. While I’ve stayed somewhat active in the blogosphere by publishing a couple of guest posts for other sites, I haven’t dedicated as much time as I should to my growing blog. A lot has been going on behind the scenes, so my mind …
Valencia is one of the most picturesque parts of Spain. From the beautiful coastline to the detailed architecture, Valencia will take your breath away. While you should spend as much time as possible in this captivating locale, sometimes, you only have enough time for a quick trip. If you fall into that category, you’re in …
Sometimes, you want to take a trip, but you only have a couple of days to do it. Barcelona is ideal for those situations because it’s easily accessible by air, land, or sea. There’s also a plethora of things to see and do, so you’ll never run out of options. I recently took a trip …
The prospect of travel can be intimidating, but traveling will change your life for the better. From long-haul flights to packs of wild dogs, traveling has forced me to embrace change and deal with my insecurities and fears head-on. Here are six reasons why you should travel and how it will change your life. Change …
