Sandwiched between Bali and Lombok; Gili Trawangan is one of three gorgeous Indonesian islands that you have to visit.
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#TRAVEL – SOUTH KOREA: GLISTENING GEOJE
When thinking of countries that boast tropical islands, Korea isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind. Then, I went to Geoje.
#TRAVEL – JAPAN: 3 Things to do in Arashiyama
Arashiyama, Japan is breathtakingly beautiful and should not be missed by anyone travelling Japan or visiting Kyoto.
Don’t teach in Thailand if…
Have you ever thought about teaching English in Thailand? There a million reasons why you should. Here are 5 why you shouldn't!
Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong
Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most famous places in the world. In February 2016, I was lucky enough to visit for a few days, and experience some of what 'Asia's World City' had to offer. Here is a list of my TOP 5 Things to do … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong
Why I Hate Teaching Kindergarten
Why I Hate Teaching Kindergarten (...and why I love it) Today my class staged a full-on rebellion. Crayons were thrown; blocks were spilled. “No,” their 20 little minds simultaneously decided, “Now is not classtime.” Trying to round them up was about as successful as herding cats. The first month is always the hardest, especially with … Continue reading Why I Hate Teaching Kindergarten
Village Life in China – Brain Scans & Bamboo Weevils
Traveling Tales: Village Life in China—Brain Scans & Bamboo Weevils I first met Ting selling fruit along a busy highway in Leshan. Streetwise with a slight build and dark eyes, she's a jack-of-all trades: a receptionist by day, fruit stall worker by night who also sells plants online, educates on winemaking and collects lamps from … Continue reading Village Life in China – Brain Scans & Bamboo Weevils
#TRAVEL Cambodia: The Killing Fields
Disclaimer: In case the title didn't tip you off, this article is going to be a real bummer. One of the most amazing things about traveling is how much you learn along the way—about people, about culture, and about the world itself. Reading about something in a book is a far cry from seeing the … Continue reading #TRAVEL Cambodia: The Killing Fields
#TRAVEL China: The Best of Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing seems to have it all—history, art, culture, entertainment, innovation. While I've been a few times, I was always just passing through or filing paperwork somewhere. At long last, my most recent trip through the city gave me a few days to actually experience the wonders it has to offer … Continue reading #TRAVEL China: The Best of Beijing
Troubles Abroad: Life Without Peanut Butter
Ants on a Log. Fluffernutters. Classic PB&J. And who didn't make a pinecone-peanut butter bird feeder as a kid? We put it on bananas, slather it on french toast and of course eat it straight off the spoon. No matter what country I'm headed to, you can be certain I'm tossing a couple jars of … Continue reading Troubles Abroad: Life Without Peanut Butter
