*Travel Africa overland Several months ago I learned about Jean Oliver's plan to travel across the African continent using land only as the means for transportation. He posted about his selection of countries to visit and the timeline in the Facebook group Nomandess Tribe. I thought it would be cool to share a bit of his story on this site. Check it out and let us know if … [Read more...]
Reflecting in Vietnam
I talk a lot about traveling on this blog. A LOT! I mean after all this is a website devoted to the art of travel. The fabulous places to visit, sights to see, and incredible people you will meet. However I've only briefly touched on what I like to coin as the Ugly Side of Travel. Today's expat interviewee shares a candid reflection on life in Vietnam. You won't read many … [Read more...]
Be the Change
Every Peace Corps Volunteer has his or her own reasons for joining the organization. The most common connection in reasons among them is "to make a difference". If you've read the 60-page Black American Peace Volunteer e-book I published a few months back then you would have certainly received a more candid insight as to what types of "differences" our brothers and sisters are … [Read more...]
Life in Peru
Almost a month ago to today's date I read a very disheartening yet candid account about "the struggles of being a black male in the Peace Corps". It made me really sad because as a young black female I've dealt with similar colorism/classism issues here in Botswana (and other places around the world). Taking this connection as a sign to feature his story on this site, I … [Read more...]
A Global Citizen
Today's edition of the Black American Expat series interviews Myeisha! Mrs. Benshemesh is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former director of an international volunteer organization and shares her life as a "global citizen"! If you have any questions for Myeisha, please leave them in the comments below! 1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Myeisha Benshemesh and I … [Read more...]
A Speech Pathologist in China
Today on the blog we have a great interview with Elisabeth a Speech Pathologist in China! Her story is really inspiring because she made the expat plunge as a single mother! This goes to show that anything you put your heart to accomplish, you can most certainly do it! If you have any questions for her, please leave them in the comments section below! 1. Please introduce … [Read more...]
Gone Seoul Searching!
The Black American Expat series was so popular earlier this year I decided to bring it back for the last quarter of 2015. Today on the blog we have Brittany who is a teacher who has gone seoul searching in South Korea. Read on to find out how her life as an expat has been flourishing. Check out all her awesome pictures as well. If you have a question for Brittany feel free … [Read more...]
Black American Peace Corps Volunteers
Happy July 1st amigos! July is my favorite month because for starters it's my birth month and who doesn't love celebrating the 4th of July! This year this month is really special because of the launch of a new ebook! If you've been following this blog since the beginning way back in 2011 you know I love doing interviews! And of course nothing has changed in the last 4 years … [Read more...]
English Opens Doors
Hey guys! I want to introduce to my amiga Christine! I am so happy to finally have the chance to share her with all of you :) Visionary, inspiring, and fellow Jamerican (Jamaican American haha) are a few words I would use to describe her. We met in Boston back in 2009 while pursuing our graduate studies. I'm excited for her to talk about her experience with the English Opens … [Read more...]
Penn State to Morocco
1. Please introduce yourself My name is Daviyion Johnson and I am a currently serving volunteer in Morocco with Peace Corps. Prior to this I worked at Penn State University in residence life. I have my BA in Interpersonal Communications and MA in Student Affairs and Higher Education. 2. What sparked your interest in joining the Peace Corps? … [Read more...]