THE BLOG
Lessons Learned from Covid | What The Virus Took Away and Eventually, What it Gave
In 2020 the pandemic flipped the world upside down and it wasn’t until recently that life resumed its old ways. Today, the effects of the pandemic still linger and affect us each in our own way. Covid challenged my patience and resolve, as it did for most of us. In the end, the virus gifted many of us with new insights and perspectives. In the end, many lessons were learned.
Sex Tourism Abroad | The Unfortunate Truth Behind Ping Pong Shows in Thailand
Despite its many wonders and beauty, Thailand has a dirty little secret. I open up about how I ended up at a ping pong show and dive into the unfortunate truth behind the culture of sex tourism that exists abroad and in Asia.
Why I Go Solo | The Gift of Traveling Alone
As scary as traveling alone can seem, I share why I fell in love with the experience of being on my own. There is so much to learn when we go solo and the biggest lesson of all, it's really not that scary.
Touch Down In Shanghai
Moving to Shanghai China. My excitement, expectations and hopes for that next great adventure.
A Window Opened | How and Why I Made The Jump Abroad
I always craved new experiences and was curious about other parts of the world. Our lives twist, turn and take shape through our choices. I believe when one door closes, another way opens. Why did I move abroad?
North to South, A Girl and Her Bike
A motorbike adventure of 2,500 km in 3 weeks. Driving the length of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh and all alone.
Motorbiking Vietnam | Money Grabs and Run-ins With The Police
A story of motorbiking in Vietnam, long drives and money grabs. What do you do when police pull you over?
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Go Solo
Ready to do it on your own? Traveling solo can be both an intimidating and life changing experience. Being on your own means the adventure is elevated to a higher and more intimate level. I promise it’s really not scary at all. Go solo and learn to build trust within yourself.
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All Things ESL
Interested in learning more about what it takes to be an ESL teacher? Let’s talk about certifications, jobs and what it’s like in the classroom. Being an ESL teacher can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Book a ticket abroad and learn how to teach English in far away places.
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The Unexpected
Being on the road isn’t always easy or pretty. I’ve had my ups and downs and here you can find stories of all the mishaps and strokes of luck. I’ve learned to love the ‘unexpected’. It’s often the things you don’t plan or the people you didn’t know you’d meet, that make a place truly special.
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COVID Diaries: China Edition
CURRENT: As I’m living in Shanghai, China - I share what it’s like during the current outbreaks, restrictions and lockdowns. Take a look at how one virus continues to wreak havoc on the world; and how the Chinese government takes its power to a new and dangerous extreme.