Solo traveler. Educator. Entrepreneur.
After a couple of months away, I'm back. If you've been following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I had a great time in México. I arrived in Mérida on October 2nd and left from Cancún on December 14th. México received the honor of being my final international destination for the year. My... Continue Reading →
I arrived in Mérida, Mexico yesterday afternoon. The flight went well. My Airbnb situation didn't go so well, however. I'll tell you about that later. Anywho, I'm enjoying my first morning here in sunny, Mérida. I'm currently lodging at a hotel in Centro. My stay included breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed that bowl of fruit and... Continue Reading →
Why learn about Tanzanian customs? One of the most appealing aspects of traveling to a foreign country is experiencing the culture. Culture includes customs and etiquette. Tanzania is an extremely beautiful country with a lot to offer in terms of nature, food, and culture. The people are generally warm and welcoming toward visitors but hold... Continue Reading →
With the new Chinese regulations on online tutoring, many online teachers have been left scrambling to find new online jobs. At the moment, it's pretty risky to apply to another China-based company, so what are the alternatives? I'm going to give you a list of some online ESL companies not based in China. Some of... Continue Reading →
China Regulations Surprise The announcement came as a shock to myself and other teachers. It happened without warning. I was preparing for the next day’s lessons at about 11:00 pm on August 4th when I saw a popup on my screen. I leaned in to read the message. It said that the GOGOKID curriculum offered... Continue Reading →
Greetings are an essential part of every culture and daily conversations. On your visit to Tanzania or the East African region, you'll want to be familiar with some common greetings.
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!
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 →
If you enjoy working with kids 12 and under and are looking for a fun online gig with flexible scheduling, VIPKID might be the English teaching platform for you. Will VIPKID require me 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 →
Hey, y'all! I have been gone for a minute, I know. Time really flies. I had quite the experience in Tanzania. I left this past Friday. It was especially interesting to experience it for the first time during a pandemic. The Tanzanian government proclaimed the country to be Covid-free a while back. But is it... Continue Reading →
