I'm putting it out there: I've been lazy. I should have gotten this post out weeks ago. I started right after arrival but kept putting it off for one reason or another. I've made my end of year resolution to get this out before the 2020 closes. As of November 17th, I've been chilling in... Continue Reading →
Save Money On VPNs
Hey! I hope you’re enjoying the holidays. It’s late here in Tanzania, so I’m going to make this short and sweet. If you plan to use the internet at any time during your travels, a VPN will be your best friend. In some countries, certain websites or apps are blocked. In order to access them,... Continue Reading →
I Moved To Africa During The Pandemic
I moved to Africa during the pandemic!
This Company Is In Urgent Need Of English Teachers
To keep up with its fast growing student base, Magic Ears is on a massive hiring spree. They've even opened the doors to English speaking countries besides just the US and Canada! What to expect: An ESL online company with the most flexible cancellation policy No minimum number of classes to teach Personalized service group to help... Continue Reading →
Top 4 Benefits of Teaching English Online
Online English teachers are in high demand, especially nowadays. China has the greatest demand and their online institutions are willing to pay well. Online teaching is fun and rewarding. There are several great benefits to teaching English online, but here are the top 4 in my opinion. 1. FREEDOM!!! I believe freedom is the top... Continue Reading →
Teach Online With PalFish
What is PalFish? PalFish is an online English platform, based in Beijing, China, that gives teachers the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world using a smart device. It makes for a great side hustle or full time job. When registering to work with PalFish, you'll need to use your smartphone. Since the platform... Continue Reading →
How To Get A Job Teaching For VIPKID
If you enjoy working with kids 12 and under and are looking for a fun online gig with flexible scheduling, VIPKID might be the job for you. Do I need to be able to speak Chinese? Not at all. You'll use TPR (body language and gestures) and props to help your students understand what you're... Continue Reading →
A Few Easy Ways To Make Extra Money
With the coronavirus situation disrupting lives around the world, many people are confined to their homes and/or unable to work. I've been working from home for a few years, now, and thought it'd be a good idea to share some ways to generate income during this time. This is not a comprehensive list, but these... Continue Reading →
Work For One Of The Most Lit Online English Companies (GoGoKid)
Wouldn't it be nice if you were paid simply to pass the interview and show your willingness to work? Read more...
Where Have I Been Lately?
Hey, y'all! I know. It has been a while since my last post. I've been patiently waiting for more international borders to open to US citizens so I can pick up where I left off in my travel plans. While waiting for those borders to pen, I definitely haven't been idle. I've spent a lot... Continue Reading →
How To Get A Job With Magic Ears
Kids are so cute, aren't they? Don't you just love interacting with them? Would you like to be paid to have fun while teaching 4 -12 year old Chinese kids? If you answered "Yes" to those questions, Magic Ears could be the online ESL company for you. Too many aspiring online TEFL teachers are heartbroken... Continue Reading →
6 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel
One way to learn about different destinations is through movies. Since travel doesn't come so easily as of late, these movies will make you want to book a flight or three. Some of them may even inspire you to do some volunteer work. 1. The Bucket List This is a great movie that will inspire... Continue Reading →
6 Powerful Quotes For The First-Time Solo Traveler
Change your location, change your life. Taking that first step into solo travelhood can be scary, to say the least. Here are 6 quotes that are not all travel-related, but can be applied to the solo travel lifestyle. #1. "To Travel Is To Live." - Hans Christian Andersen You haven't truly experienced life until you've... Continue Reading →
8 Must-See Sites In Mexico City
México City is filled with amazing sites. Don't know where to start? Here's help!Tweet If you're looking for interesting tourist spots in México City, you'll find this list helpful. I provided maps to make finding them easy. The modern and old Basilicas of Our Lady of Guadalupe.Zócalo, Catedral Metropolitana (L) and Palacio Nacional (R)One of... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Post-Pandemic Destinations
I was fiending for my next trip, literally, the moment I stepped on the plane to depart sunny Zihuatanejo. I knew I’d get my fix in a few days, however. I was only going back home for about a week and, afterwards, I’d be meeting up with my friend, Jacque, in Cartageña, Colombia.... But...things happen... Continue Reading →
I Fell In Love While Traveling Abroad
"Love is of all passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses." -Lao Tzu It wasn't my intention, but it just happened... I've changed my flight date out of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo so many times. Hopefully, I can stick to the one I just booked. It's just so hard to leave.... Continue Reading →
The Underground Railroad: From The US to Mexico
When you hear “Mexico”, does The Underground Railroad come to mind? I'm embarrassed to admit it, but sadly, I knew nothing about how enslaved African Americans escaped to Mexico along what we know as the Underground Railroad. I don't recall ever learning about it in school. I was totally clueless until I was schooled on... Continue Reading →
What Canadian Cities Should Millennials Move to?
As you contemplate your current living situation, you may wonder if it's about time you moved to a larger city. Maybe you've been thinking about this for a long time and have already begun researching “Calgary Real Estate” and “best neighborhoods in Quebec.” Maybe you're bored and feeling a bit restless. You feel pressured to... Continue Reading →
Is México City Safe?
Since arriving in México on December 31st, I’ve enjoyed a long walk along and around Calzada de Guadalupe, crisscrossed across town via the subway system, strolled around and relaxed in Chapultepec park twice, and met lots of interesting people. The 2nd floor of El Castillo De Chapultepec. Friday, I left my hotel to do some... Continue Reading →
Friendless When Traveling
I’m totally in love with solo traveling, but once in a while I like to sit and have a drink or lunch with another person. Sometimes, just striking up a conversation with a local can end up in a walk to the coffee shop across the street. Other times, it may seem impossible to find... Continue Reading →