Day trip to T o l e d o ~

I've been back in Spain for just over two weeks now and we took our first 'trip' of the new year on Sunday, 24th January. We've been wanting to visit Toledo from the beginning and we finally made it happen. 

Toledo is known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in its walled old city, and as the former home of the artist El Greco. It took us just 30 minutes to get there by the Renfe train and cost us £15 for a return ticket. 

All the cities that we have visited up until now all look very similar. But I guess each of them have their own unique attractions. Toledo was very pretty...in my opinion, the prettiest city I've seen so far! The weather was perfect too - highest of 22 degrees! Yes, 22 degrees in January. Crazy right? 

Just b e a u t i f u l.

Capture the moments ~

Crazy roommate.

My neighbour Totoro ^^

Tall - Medium - Small

Unfortunately the cathedral was closed! It looked really nice from the outside though!

As expected, there wasn't much to do in Toledo. But saying that, it was a beautiful city to see and I'm glad I had the chance to do so. We found a cool café at the top of a monstrous hill to grab a coffee at which was really nice :)

I hope the weather continues to stay warm or get even warmer in the near future! 

- Tiffany 

C h r i s t m a s Vacation

For those who didn't know, I went home for Christmas vacation from 23.12 to 09.01. Today is 09.01.2016 and I can tell you that my time at home flew by very very quickly. I was sad to leave today but I'm here now and I'm ready to conquer the rest of my placement! Although I was only home for a short time, I was able to do many things with the people I love and I'm truly grateful for their time spent with me.

(Through pictures) I would like to share with you what I got up to during my Christmas Vacation...

My beautiful mother - Mama Chung. She was the most happiest to have me home! (as expected ^^)

Bicester Village

This sort of Chinese meal is called 'Hot Pot'. Where you literally cook all the food in a round pot of hot water which you add your own different flavours in according to your taste. Hot Pot is perfect for the cold winter weather! I had missed it very much. 

It was so nice to see my brother's dog, Mila. She's the cutest dog I've ever met and she will always put a smile on your face :) 

During New Years, I headed down to London to watch The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre. This was probably my favourite musical out of all the ones I have watched! Their singing was phenomenal... gave me shivers! 

New Years Eve dinner at Vapiano, London.

Korean food at Yijo, London. 

I made curry at home... ^^'

I went to bowling with this lovely bunch of cousins and also had a lovely Chinese dinner with them afterwards. We don't get together often but when we do, we have a good time without fail. Family is first. We're also the most multi-cultural group you'll meet xP

I couldn't have spent my vacation any better way. I saw everyone I wanted to see and did the things I wanted to do. But now that the holidays are over, it's time to go back to work (on Monday) and make the most of my time left here in Madrid. 

Here's to a fantastic remaining 5 months of my year abroad.

- Tiffany 

Goodbye, 2015... Hello, 2016!

To all my readers, 

I would like to wish you a very healthy and Happy New Year! 

Every individual has their own stories, their own backgrounds and struggles. Let's leave all the negativity behind and strive into the new year with a positive mindset. I wish every single person much joy and happiness as possible in 2016 and remember, never give up. Your dream is your dream and know that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. 

Spend time with your loved ones and never take their love for granted ~ 

I hope you have enjoyed my posts up until now and I will continue to produce even better ones for you to enjoy. 

Happy New Year, again!

- Tiffany