How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

After a meltdown in Paris led to a dead-end in Alsace, I turned my gaze towards the mountains.
3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers. 
Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
Living with No Worldly Possessions

Living with No Worldly Possessions

Waiting for my belongings to arrive from overseas, I realized how resourceful I could be.
How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

When we decided to move overseas, there was just one small obstacle: Our beloved cat, Kitty.
An Ocean of Language

An Ocean of Language

In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

 There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not.
Food Habits Die Hard

Food Habits Die Hard

What do you do when familiar favourites aren't available abroad?
The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.
  • The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

  • Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.

Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

At first, I didn't understand why I was volunteering with turtles. But then, I fell in love.

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