About

Hola!

I’m Courtney, a thirty-something travel addict, foodie, cat mom, creative/marketing project manager, and (sporadic) travel blogger based in Los Angeles.

In September 2013, I packed my bags and said hasta luego to rainy Washington to teach English in vibrant Madrid, Spain.

After three magical years in Madrid, I moved back to the USA to pursue the next adventure.

Now that I'm not tapas crawling or drinking tinto de verano in bustling plazas, you can find me soaking up the LA sunshine, working in project management, and planning for my next escape.

A little more about me:

• I studied psychology and Spanish at the University of Washington
• I studied abroad in Cádiz, Spain and Paris, France
• I taught English in Madrid for three years with Auxiliares de Conversación and the BEDA program
• I've traveled to over 40 countries
• I have Celiac disease and I've been traveling gluten free since 2010
• My favorite destinations (besides Spain!) are Greece, Croatia and Vietnam

Why this blog is called adelante:

Back when I was studying abroad in Cádiz in 2010, I stumbled upon the most eloquent Spanish word: adelante, which means "forward" or "ahead".

Not only is this particular word beautiful to hear and delightful to articulate, but its significance could not be more relevant as I adjust to a new life after Madrid.


New? Start here!

• Teaching English in Spain
• 8 ways living in Madrid has ruined me for life
• Repatriation is like a bad breakup
• 48 hours in Madrid
• Where to eat in Madrid
• 5 best day trips from Madrid
• A day in the life of an Auxiliar de Conversación

Let's connect!

If you've got a question or are interested in collaborating, please feel free to email me at
courtneylikkel (at) gmail (dot) com. 

For work related inquiries, please visit courtneylikkel.com