by Diana Osberg | May 25, 2015 | - Spain, International
The annual Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain draws crowds from around the world to commemorate Saint Joseph. My hotel was on the beach, but all of the festival action was further away in the Old City, so I needed to take the nearby subway uptown. The subway train...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 4, 2015 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Voluntourism
My voyage in Spain (SEE Part One) provided me with some of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. Here are the most memorable ones: From Seville, we set off down the Guadalquivir River at night and had to go through a lock system similar to the...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 2, 2015 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Voluntourism
After nearly a year of planning, my friend Colby and I participated as voyage crew on the tall ship Tenacious voyage from Seville, Spain to Valencia, Spain. A special thanks to Jack Erdie, Anita Miller, Roger Holzberg and four anonymous donors who helped make this...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 14, 2015 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Tips & Safety
I’ve been consumed with getting the new Mia Terra Tours & Retreats venture started. I’m also preparing for my upcoming trip to Spain with my friend Colby. We’ll be in Spain nearly three weeks in March, most of the time sailing on the tall ship Tenacious from...
by Diana Osberg | Oct 4, 2014 | - France, International, Solo Travel
Have you ever wanted to travel in France? Provence, perhaps? Did you put off your plans because no one would go with you? Those of you who have been following Mia Terra Blog for a while know that I often focus on solo travel, particularly for women. Traveling alone...
by Diana Osberg | Aug 30, 2014 | International, Tips & Safety
Experienced international travelers know the basics, such as checking the expiration date of their passport before they travel, letting their bank know their travel destinations and dates, and using a destination’s ATM to get the best exchange rate on local currency. ...
