2019-02-08 07:01
How realistic is it for me to teach online while travelling?
Very!
From the very first moment I decided to do this myself, all the way up until the moment I first got on that plane to Thaila… Read More
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Canadian expat teaching English in South Korea. Follow my adventures as I write about the new experiences, challenges and quirks I encounter while living abroad
2018-11-27 09:36
Ah, Taiwan, one of Asia’s best kept secrets.
When I tell people I live in Taiwan, a lot of times I’ll get a blank stare or the response, “so what’s Thailand like?&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-11-23 14:37
Have you ever looked at Taiwan on a map? Yup, it’s incredibly small! And, with loads of transportation options, including a train that gets you across the entire country in only 90 min… Read More
2018-10-25 02:37
Want to travel the world while still making money on the road? Are you a stay-at-home parent looking to make an income in between chasing those toddlers around? Already have a great job, but… Read More
2018-08-25 09:52
Here’s a little dose of tea history from a coffee drinker who pretends to know more about history than she really does.
In 1890, THE Sir Thomas Lipton of Lipton Tea, travelled to Sri L… Read More
2018-08-10 16:16
Taking any type of transportation in Sri Lanka can be a real pain in the rear. Whether it be by car, bus, motorbike, or train, getting around is time-consuming and unbearably slow. A great p… Read More
2018-08-03 08:52
Climbing ancient Sigiriya (Lion Rock), a key landmark of the country’s Cultural Triangle, is an absolute-must for every Sri Lanka itinerary. It is one of only eight UNESCO World H… Read More
2018-08-01 13:45
If there’s any place in the world to see elephants in the wild, Sri Lanka’s surely it. While driving along the country’s beautiful, rural roads, you might be lucky enough t… Read More
2018-07-29 11:56
No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without taking the world’s most beautiful train ride. The journey by train from Kandy to Ella is seriously, jaw-dropping amazing. The old, slow a… Read More
2018-07-07 14:02
You’ll be spoiled with hundreds of choices for accommodations in El Nido, one of the world’s most spectacular tropical paradises. Which is why choosing where to stay can be such… Read More
2018-06-25 10:08
El Nido is one of the most enchanting places in the whole world.
The town and its clusters of islands, off the northern tip of Palawan are surrounded by brilliant, turquoise waters contrast… Read More
2018-06-23 09:15
When considering any teaching job abroad, money is often the ultimate deciding factor for most. And, this is the reason why South Korea remains such a popular choice for those looking to tea… Read More
2018-06-13 08:55
Psychedelic patterns, bold colours, and imaginative illustrations camouflage the dark history of Taiwan’s once military dependents’ village, now known as Rainbow Village… Read More
2018-06-05 14:49
There’s a reason why Kaohsiung made Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list as one of the top 10 cities to travel to in 2018. As the second largest city in Taiwan (with a population… Read More
2018-05-27 04:45
So, you’re thinking about teaching English in Taiwan, but have no idea how to begin your search?
Don’t fret! You’ve stumbled upon this post for a reason. Finding a tea… Read More
2018-05-13 05:33
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Eek! I’m excited for you!
Vietnam is one of my favourite countries I’ve ever travelled to. And, I’m already planning my next trip back. There&rs&hell…Read More
2018-04-15 07:17
Soft, powdery sand beaches, cotton candy sunsets, lush green landscapes, and warm turquoise waters make up Vietnam’s island paradise, Phu Quoc.
Sitting in the Gulf of Thailand, o… Read More
2018-03-27 06:39
If there were a Taiwan bucket list, Taroko National Park is sure to be right at the top of that list.
Taroko National Park 太魯閣國家公園 is th… Read More
2018-03-11 11:06
With street food on every corner and an infinite number of restaurants to choose from, Saigon is by far one of the most overwhelming, but exciting cities I’ve ever eaten in.
Here&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-01-19 16:25
2017 was my most incredible year of travel yet.
Over the last 365 days, I’ve ventured through 7 unique destinations across Asia, and, criss-crossed my way across the globe, back home t… Read More
2017-08-09 12:50
Packing up your life to move abroad for a year is hard.
Especially when moving to a country you’ve never been to before. Looking back at how I packed for my year-long teaching adventur… Read More
2017-07-11 11:16
I’ve fallen for Korea pretty hard.
A few weeks ago, I posted the first half of all the things I love most about life in the land of fiery kimchi, soju and K-pop.
Here’s part two… Read More
2017-06-29 10:39
Decided you want to teach English in South Korea?
If you read my previous post on how to find a job teaching English in South Korea, I explained the different teaching job opportunitie… Read More
2017-06-26 05:41
Each time I visit Busan, I fall in love with it just a little more.
The vibrant coastal city, surrounded by lush, green mountains is home to delicious seafood restaurants, an abundance of o… Read More
2017-06-16 10:43
So, you’re thinking about teaching English in South Korea. Great! Now what?
The process for finding and securing a teaching job in Korea can be confusing, stressful and daunting. So,&n&hell…Read More
2017-06-12 12:11
Living in South Korea has come with a whirlwind of cultural challenges and frustrations. I have lived in a perpetual state of dumbfoundedness just shy of a year now.
My mind still can’… Read More
2017-06-04 14:48
Today marks 10 months living abroad in South Korea.
Google tells me that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. I’ve been here for 307. Being that I’m a math wizard after… Read More
2017-05-30 11:17
It was a weekend of castles in Osaka.
And, they were magical.
But, after being traumatized by ominous crows at the Osaka Castle and by the treacherous fire-breathing dragon at Hogwarts, it w… Read More
2017-05-20 14:40
What’s bigger than this ridiculously disproportionate crab scaling a building?!
…Tsukiji Fish Market, the world’s biggest fish market!
Which is where you can find th… Read More
2017-05-16 21:00
Forty-eight hours to explore Japan’s second largest city seemed like an extremely daunting feat.
But, during that short time frame, I found myself to be unexpectedly calm while trying… Read More
2017-05-10 04:22
As one of Asia’s top ten megacities, there is absolutely no shortage of restaurants, bars, and cultural landmarks to visit and shopping to be done in Seoul. Unfortunately, I can only s… Read More
2017-05-03 15:07
Happy Birthday Buddha!
It’s Buddha’s birthday and all of Korea has become brighter.
A countless (and I really mean a countless) number of lanterns has popped up in ever… Read More
2017-04-24 03:50
Spring has finally sprung in Korea.
And, it’s by far the most incredible spring season I have ever experienced.
Korean springtime beats Toronto springtime by a long sho… Read More
2017-03-29 12:05
Every country has its own cultural quirks. In Canada, we do strange things with our dairy. We serve milk from bags and douse-gravy covered french fries with a mountain of cheese curds.
I&rs&hell…Read More
2017-02-27 09:03
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I made a trip to Japan for the sole purpose of visiting Universal Studios Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Then again, my life has… Read More
2017-02-15 06:54
My food adventure through Taipei was blissfully enlightening and sadly enfattening. Sigh. But… I’d do it all over again! Walking through food markets counts as exercis… Read More
2017-02-13 07:34
It’s been 196 days since I’ve stood on the comforts of Canadian soil.
A lot has happened since I’ve left the land of Double Doubles and constant apologizing, and since my… Read More
2017-02-10 06:16
After spending four days depleting Taipei’s entire food supply, my stomach was in need of a break and my body was in much need of exercise. And no, I don’t mean working up m… Read More
2017-02-05 12:46
Ice cream is my favourite food group.
At the top of my itinerary, when I visited Taipei, was to spend a half-day sampling the 73 flavours of ice cream offered by one of the city’s olde… Read More
2017-02-02 09:00
I love cats! Have I mentioned this before?
When I visited Taiwan, I made it my top priority to visit the “Cat Village.” So much so, that I even made the one-hour journey from Ta… Read More
2017-01-24 13:36
After six months of eating fiery kimchi, mountains of rice, and mystery fish soups everyday, I’ll have to admit… I was really excited to leave Korea for my school’s w… Read More
2016-12-10 11:23
I’ve never been a big tea drinker. I’ve always preferred swigging back pots of coffee until I’m doing laps around my house like a jack russell terrier.
So, when I found out… Read More
2016-11-27 06:49
I’m about to enter my fourth month of teaching English in South Korea. What!? I really can’t explain how quickly it feels that time is passing. Maybe I’ve finally adjusted… Read More
2016-11-09 06:11
I’m slowly tackling one Korean festival at a time (this country has way too many of them!). So far, I’ve been to Oktoberfest, Daejeon’s Craft Beer Festival, and the Busan I… Read More
2016-10-25 12:56
A rite of passage as an English teacher in Korea is the survival of your first teachers’ dinner.
“Dinner!” – usually, this word makes my ears perk right up and… Read More
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