Meeting Dolly the Sheep in Edinburgh

Dolly the sheep, the world’s first ever cloned mammal, passed away in 2003 after 7 eventful (by your average sheep’s standard) years of life. Today, her body can be seen for free at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.  The Dolly exhibition is on display in the Science and Technology galleries, easily noticeable in … Continue reading Meeting Dolly the Sheep in Edinburgh

Luang Prabang: Hundreds of Monks Line the Streets Every Morning

The rickety van shuddered into the streets of our final destination: Luang Prabang.  The air was noticeably cooler than when we had boarded the van several hours earlier in Viang Vieng.  Perhaps because we were higher up? Maybe it was simply because it was later in the day? I wasn’t sure. Home to over 30 … Continue reading Luang Prabang: Hundreds of Monks Line the Streets Every Morning

100 Things I Did in New York Last Week

The Big Apple, NYC, the city that never sleeps.. visiting New York city has been on my bucket list for decades, and last week I finally got the chance to visit!  I tried to make the most of my time in the world-famous city and experience as much as I could in just a couple … Continue reading 100 Things I Did in New York Last Week

Teach English Abroad in these 10 Countries

There is no question that the TEFL industry has been hard hit by the pandemic.  Millions of schools were closed and international travel had grounded to a halt. However, the world is now bouncing back to the 'new normal' and the demand for English teachers is higher than ever. If you've used your time in … Continue reading Teach English Abroad in these 10 Countries

Philippines: The Kawasan Falls

I won’t easily forget visiting the Kawasan falls, an experience that felt more like an hallucination, perhaps even a dream. On the tropical island of Cebu, Philippines, the 130-foot waterfall lies two hours south of the capital city; Cebu city.  Cebu island, itself, is rich in culture and history, being the first island of the … Continue reading Philippines: The Kawasan Falls