Glocal Girl

Glocal Girl Sacramento native Jeanelle Rabadam blogs about her ex-pat adventures as an MBA graduate first in the South of Europe before relocating to the North of Europe. Covering different cuisines, lifestyles and practices she offers a lighthearted but genuine perspective of living abroad for all readers.

Web Site: http://www.glocalgirl.com


Golden Birthday Recap!

May 30, 2013
Golden Birthday Recap!

Ever since I came back from the States earlier this month, it's been one thing after another. Last weekend however, was the big event of the month: Steven's Golden Birthday! (He was turning 27 on the 27th of May) I should preface this birthday recap wi...

Proud Sister: Graduation Day!

May 23, 2013
Proud Sister: Graduation Day!

Today is a special day for my family. My younger brother Carlo is officially graduating from college! There are lots of things that I love about my brother, but the thing that I admire the most about him is how he's really grown into a man of his own. ...

I’ll Make You Banana Pancakes

May 20, 2013
I’ll Make You Banana Pancakes

Two things that make my day: when my boyfriend calls me "Darling" (chivalry is not dead) and pancakes. It's the little things, right? Sunday morning the sun was shining gorgeously so I decided to whip up an easy but decadent breakfast of gluten-free pa...

An Expat Mother’s Day

May 14, 2013
An Expat Mother’s Day

I celebrate as many holidays, birthdays or special events when I'm in the States regardless if it's a little early or even a little late. Just being home in itself is special, but this past trip I was fortunate to be able to give my mom her Mother's Da...

I’m Back! [Beating Airplane Sickness]

May 12, 2013
I’m Back! [Beating Airplane Sickness]

Yes! I'm back from the longest (unintentional) blogging break I've had to take so far due to the craziest travel schedule. Since March I feel like I've been living out of a jumbo suitcase and carrying on a long-distance relationship full of Skype dates...

Catching the Train For Easter in France!

Mar 28, 2013
Catching the Train For Easter in France!

I've barely unpacked my suitcase from London and am off again! This weekend we are headed to France, where we will spend Easter with Steven's family. Last year, it was sunny and gorgeous - fingers crossed that it's at least better than the snow we've b...

London: When Travel Goes Wrong

Mar 28, 2013
London: When Travel Goes Wrong

Oh, London. You were so cold, icy, snowy and windy. Nothing went right in the beginning, but I love you still. I suppose it's bound to happen when you spend three our of four weekends in airports?Friday night, we were so excited to be on the way t...

Off To London!

Mar 21, 2013
Off To London!

I'm on the road again! This time I'm back in London to spend a fun-filled weekend with not only my brother but my Dad who is visiting us both from California!! We rented a cute little apartment in the Camden area and I just can't wait for Friday aftern...

Destination: Everywhere

Mar 17, 2013
Destination: Everywhere

{photo taken in Maui last summer}The month of March has been absolutely insane, I have hardly had time to sit down and blog about any of it. Each weekend I have had big plans: from my brother visiting us in Holland to skiing in Switzerland to London tw...

Playing Tourists: Den Haag & Amsterdam

Mar 5, 2013
Playing Tourists: Den Haag & Amsterdam

{1st row: The Hague's Binnenhof, IAmsterdam letters, Hofvijver. 2nd row: The Heineken Experience!3rd row: dinner at home, Pastanini pizza pies, and cycling Dutch style}Having my brother and his girlfriend, Kelsey, visit us in Holland was such a tr...