Croseo I Cyrmu! Wales. My home. No better place to re-ignite my #TRAVEL series with. With a population of just over 3 million people, and almost 10 million sheep (I'm not joking), Wales isn't exactly 'on the map'. Well, it should be... Wales boasts vibrant green landscapes for as far as the eye can see. … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Wales: 4 Waterfall Hike
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#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
Top Ten Films to Inspire your Inner Traveler
Top Ten Films to Inspire your Inner Traveler Sometimes inspiration can come from unexpected places. So don't expect to see The Beach or Into the Wild on this list—great movies for sure, but I want to share the ones that really keep me going. “There's this theory: Given an infinite universe and infinite time, all … Continue reading Top Ten Films to Inspire your Inner Traveler
7 Must-Have Apps for Travelers
Yeah, traveling often means surviving without a phone or computer from time to time, but on those occasions you find yourself in a cafe with a decent wifi signal or are spending enough time in a country to warrant splurging on a local simcard, you'll be grateful to have the following essential traveler apps! Android: … Continue reading 7 Must-Have Apps for Travelers
Top 5 Struggles of Long-Term Backpacking (and how to beat them!)
5 Struggles of Long-Term Backpacking (and how to beat them!) Any backpacker will tell you that their life isn't just one never-ending vacation. Yeah, you'll have some amazing experiences, meet fascinating people, and gain a deeper understanding of foreign cultures one could never garner from books and movies. But backpacking isn't easy—it takes dedication, flexibility, … Continue reading Top 5 Struggles of Long-Term Backpacking (and how to beat them!)
#TRAVEL – Phillipines: Kawasan Falls
If you're interested in visiting one of the best waterfalls in the world, then you're reading the right thing. Kawasan Falls is a 3-tier waterfall located in the southwest of the Philippine island, Cebu. Cebu itself is an interesting and beautiful place to visit, but in this post, I'm going to concentrate on the waterfall. … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Phillipines: Kawasan Falls
TEFL TIPS #10 – THE ALMIGHTY FLASHCARD (2)
For this TEFL Tip, I'm going to write another post on flashcard activities. You can find my first post here Activity – Run to the ______ (Listening) Age – Pre-K, K, Primary Level – Beginner This activity mainly focuses on listening and is one of the most simple but effective listening games you can play. You … Continue reading TEFL TIPS #10 – THE ALMIGHTY FLASHCARD (2)
Visa Guide: China
How to Get a Work Visa for China Getting your Z Visa to work in China is a fairly simple, streamlined process that can honestly be completed in just a few week’s time. To get started, you’ll first need to secure a job in China as the visa process is first initiated by your future … Continue reading Visa Guide: China