Kayaking Through the Caves in Lagos

I arrived into Lagos with basically zero expectations on the city. When I first decided to travel here, it was simply because I did a Google image search and discovered it was beautiful. So when I asked my hostel reception what they recommended I do during my stay,...

I Love Grocery Shopping

This morning I checked out of my hostel and took a taxi to the bus stop. Which – side note: I think I’m being cheated by taxi drivers. Several will turn on the meter, but then tack on an odd charge at the end of my journey. I don’t speak enough...

The Flamenco Dancer Emoji in Real Life

I woke up this morning around 10am. Knowing that I had another full day in Seville, I decided to have a slow morning. At 11:10am, one of the hostel workers came up to me in the common room and asked, “Is your name Meagan Tilley?” Ummm, yes …....

Shopping at an American Grocery Store in Seville

I started the day by taking the worst walking tour I’ve ever been on. In all fairness, it wasn’t anyone’s fault. It was my tour guide’s first tour, and she didn’t speak English very well. The weather was also scorching, and I hadn’t...

“Nail Salon” Is a Universal Language

Back home, I don’t get my nails done a lot. Having a steady hand (and being really cheap), I always opted for doing my own nails. But after a long travel day from Valencia to Seville, I was looking for a bit of a pamper. For some magical reason, beauty salons...