American Brown Girl Roaming The World
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
"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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This evening, as I was heading toward Hongik University Station (Hongdae Station) on my way back to Dongdaemun, I came upon a large crowd in front of KFC. At first, I thought someone was performing, but then I saw several police officers in the mix. Most of the crowd was dressed in black and wearing... Continue Reading →
It’s has been a long time! Four years, actually. Since my last blog post, I’ve been involved in so many projects and ventures it’s hard to keep count of them. I’ve also been abroad a few times. I’ll be adding tips and info about those places later. For now, this is just an update. The... Continue Reading →
I had my first surgical procedure today (technically yesterday since it's after midnight.) I wanted my bottom left wisdom tooth removed. It wasn't hurting me or anything. It had grown in wrong and I just didn't like it. The staff at Bestian Medical Center's Oral Surgery department were very nice. My surgeon spoke English which... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was my last visit to Dochang Elementary School. I had a proper coteaching experience- Kathryn, another American teacher living in Wasu, and I taught TOGETHER like the term suggests. She's an awesome teacher and an awesome person. We had five sleepy students so camp was a breeze. I learned the Cups Song along with... Continue Reading →
In two weeks my five month ESL adventure in South Korea will come to an end. All resignation paperwork has been turned in. My luggage is packed. I'm ready and waiting. I never did experience the honeymoon phase of coming here and it still hasn't quite settled with me that I'm actually in South Korea. Things... Continue Reading →
I set my mind on a financial goal before arriving in Korea, and I've been true to reaching it. I'm thankful for the financial discipline I have. I came here on a one year contract not aware of the bear trap I was stepping into. But you know what? It doesn't matter! In 83 days,... Continue Reading →
