Happy New Year! Travel Affirmation Cards are the topic of discussion today, but first... I trust that your holiday season went swimmingly! I pretty much hung around my site. Why do you ask? Well originally I'd planned to take some leave days but then my sister informed me that she was coming to Botswana for two weeks in January. Instead I opted to take leave when she arrives. … [Read more...]
Maun
Happy Easter! 3 Many days later haha! Anyway I hope you had a grand time enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Even if you don't celebrate Easter, "Happy all the chocolate bunnies are on sale" day. Here in Botswana we had Friday April 3rd and Monday April 6th off from work. Do you guys remember what I did Easter? Yea my friend Nadine came to visit me from America and … [Read more...]
5 tips for Finding an Apartment in Spain
It's that time of year when auxiliaries heading to Spain are contemplating: "Where in the devils hell am I going to live?" Unlike programs such as EPIK or TALK in South Korea, language assistants in Spain must find their own piso (flat/apartment). Here are 5 helpful tips for finding an apartment in Spain. 1. Don't agree to, book, confirm, pay for, or offer your first … [Read more...]
Backpack for Traveling
Planning a solo trip soon for a week or even a year? Curious on how to use a small backpack for traveling? I still use the same backpack almost 2 years later. My bag is the Rio Kairyu Adam 2012 edition. I purchased from a friend's friend while in Korea. The bag in the stores at the time was around 140,000 won($140). I paid 90,000 ($90) second hand and it was barely used. I … [Read more...]
Wanderlust
"...Journey of changing one's mind, heart, self or way of life…" Sums up my life in a nutshell right now. I feel incredibly drained at the moment . Not that things are going bad, but the small town mentality is starting to get to me. I wouldn't say I am bored but feel very UNINSPIRED and UNEXCITED by all around me. To everyone here I am the "Guiri" that "teaches English". … [Read more...]
The day I ate kitchen!
I've been in Spain now officially for 4 weeks! And over the last few weeks I've probably experienced every emotions known to man! But mostly happiness and surprise …AND some confusion :) For one, my students are great! A complete 360 from my middle school monsters in Korea lol. Since I teach pre-school to fourth of secondary school (think sophomores/juniors of high school) its … [Read more...]
So behind~
I....AM...sO....BehINd...with my posts! Yea I know right! Where is the visa post? --->> still in the drafts section...ugh! With prepparing to move in a few weeks, winding down and tying up lose ends at both of my jobs and just trying to get my life together, I've been behind on my posts. But some good news---> MY VISA/PASSPORT arrived in the mail last week. It took about … [Read more...]
Travel Q & a video series!
Hey Guys! I wanted to start a video series where I answer any travel related questions I receive from YouTube subscribers. Or anyone that stumbles upon my blog. In the series I will also share any travel tips I may have up my sleeve :) Here is the first video from the … [Read more...]
Jamaica part 2
Finally the last series of pictures from my Jamaica trip last month are here! Honestly guys it's a mixture of different foods (welcome to my Jamaican food store online) and beautiful scenes. Enjoy the photo story :) A visit to Coronation market was necessary to get the last few bits and bobs for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately the "indoor covered" area was closed. This … [Read more...]
In Transit
Hey family!I am currently sitting in the airport waiting to board my flight.Viet Nam awaits me as does a brand new journey to share with everyone.Goodbye Korea! ... Hello Viet Nam :) … [Read more...]