I took one-on-one Spanish classes in Guatemala and even stayed in a Guatemalan family’s home. I stumbled over my words and oftentimes had to whip out my translator if I needed any assistance. I spoke Spanish in markets, taxis, restaurants, etc. If you’ve been following for a while, you know I spent several months backpacking throughout the region. Finally, I knew that I could finally immerse myself in the Spanish language far beyond the classroom. I could learn about a variety of cultures in Latin America and listen to plenty of Reggaeton along the way (and I listened to plenty). I could easily make my way from North America down to South America on a budget. Mexico, Central America, and South America were the first regions that came to mind.įirstly, I knew that I could fly to Mexico for less than $200. I began plotting where I’d kick off my year of travel.
I knew early on that I’d quit my job to pursue full-time travel. It was a way for me to share my passion and love for world travel, even when I couldn’t travel at the capacity that I truly desired. My blog, Hey Ciara, served as the perfect creative outlet at the time. Post-grad depression was setting in heavy and I needed to find a way to live life on my own terms in the context of working a 9-5. Once I began working full-time in HR, I found that I needed a hobby.
Despite being fully aware of the benefits of learning Spanish, I still never managed to learn more than the basics. I knew that it would help me travel more freely if I ever got the chance to see the world. I knew that it would make me a greater global citizen.
In my college days, I knew that learning Spanish would lead to more job and internship opportunities. Of all the languages I could learn in high school, I chose Spanish as my language elective once again.Īs a Texan, it just made sense to learn Spanish. My language learning journey started in middle school. I’ve been on a mission to learn Spanish ever since I can remember.
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