I'm looking to truly get a sense of what it means to live in Spain and/or Portugal for an extended period. I am a 36 year old queer woman and I'm in a place in my life where I need to push myself out of my comfort zone and put myself in a new environment to challenge myself. I want to spend a good amount of time in 1-3 cities to really be intentional and build connections and community in way that is authentic and not just as a rushed hedonistic tourist. I want to get a sense of what it means to be part of these spaces and opportunities to have experiences and make connections with others that reaffirm and offer hope and love of humanity in a time when the world feels so dark.