I've lived in New York City for almost four years, but I have never been to McSorley's, the oldest Irish pub in the city.
26.02.2024 - 15:23 / insider.com
Moving abroad can be exhausting, but I've done it multiple times, leaving my native island of St. Lucia for college in the US almost 15 years ago. Since then, I've lived in places like Wales, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Traveling was daunting at first, especially coming from a country with a population of less than 200,000. But I loved immersing myself in new cultures, forming close friendships, and discovering new delicacies in every possible city.
I felt knowledgeable about my destinations from my education, books, and television, but you never truly know a country until you've lived like a local.
Here are 11 things that surprised me during my travels.
There's always a lot of paperwork involved in traveling, but Spain is a different level of bureaucracy if you plan on living there for more than six months.
First, you must secure the Empadronamiento or "padrón," which is a document necessary to register with the town hall in the region of Spain you live in. This document adds your name and address to your city's census and is also necessary for administrative tasks like applying for a social security number, residency, public healthcare, opening a bank account, and getting married.
The process needs to be repeated if you move to another city and your residency must be canceled before leaving the country. Though the process seems simple, spots are often unavailable so booking an appointment to do so can be very difficult.
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Prague's international food scene is impressive, with restaurants representative of multiple cultures and palates. I was even able to find the ingredients to cook a local St. Lucian meal that included chicken backs and ripe plantains.
If you're not sure where to start or want to sample a variety, Manifesto Market features an eclectic mix of cuisines including authentic Hawaiian poké, rump steak tartare with shiitake mushrooms, traditional Mexican tacos, and Mediterranean dishes.
The bars are also stocked with Italian prosecco and a selection of craft beers.
I had often been told that you haven't had real pizza or pasta until you go to Italy, and I can confirm that this is true.
The best pizza I had was at a small, family-run joint in Crocetta del Montello, a tiny commune about an hour outside of Venice. It was simple, with some well-seasoned sauce and cheese on a crispy crust, but tasted amazing.
The same can be said for the gelato, which is velvety with intense fruit flavor.
I have also always loved spaghetti Bolognese, but enjoying the savory sauce in its native Bologna was unmatched.
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I've lived in New York City for almost four years, but I have never been to McSorley's, the oldest Irish pub in the city.
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