My Quarantine Abroad
Let’s just say 2020 hasn’t been the year people has been expecting. From country-wide fires to earthquakes to pandemics to murder hornets; what was supposed to be a fresh start is turning into a fresh hell for most people. And the last thing people really want to read about is…
My Trip to Antarctica Was Supposed to Be My Dream Trip….And It Wasn’t
Been awhile since I have posted. Life has gotten in the way. Travels have, happily, gotten in the way. Writing has taken a step back. But, I have been thinking about this post for a long time. Since I got off the boat in December, actually. Antarctica has always been…
A Review of AirBnB Experiences – France
I am no stranger to staying in AirBnB’s, especially when I am going to be staying in a place for quite some time to feel more “in the culture” than in a hotel. Hotels tend to be my last resort, honestly, over an AirBnB and hostel, unless I am in a…
VIPKID Now Requires a Teaching Certificate!
As you know, I have been working for VIPKID for over 1.5 years now, and have honestly loved every minute of it. During my three contracts, SO much has changed. It is honestly hard to keep up with all of their changes; from curriculum changes, to hiring practices, to even their requirements…
Postcards to Nowhere: Elephant Mountain, Taipei, Taiwan
It’s been awhile since I have done a #PostcardstoNowhere and I have been thinking a lot about my time in Asia as I have recently reconnected with some of my friends when I used to live there. I was able to go to Taipei in April of 2014 with one…
Day 2 Part 2 in New Zealand: Waitomo Caves
After sadly leaving Hobbiton, our next stop on our Great Sights tour was the Waitomo Caves. The Waitomo Caves are the famous pictures you see of people in caves in a boat and a glowing, twinkling ceiling. Those twinkling lights? Glowworms! It is definitely a touristy thing to do in…
Sunday Snapshots: Blue Bicycles, Charleston, South Carolina
In the segment of #SundaySnapshots, I showcase some of my favorite photos during my travels! This time I am taking you back to the U.S.A with the adorable city of Charleston, South Carolina. This past June, I was able to attend the bachelorette party of my dear friend from high…
Things I have Learned After Teaching for One Year with VIPKID!
It is hard to believe but I have been with VIPKID for OVER one year – WOW. It seems like just yesterday I was fretting about the interview and nervous about my mock lesson. This past year has absolutely flown by, and while the early mornings are rough, there have…
Postcards to Nowhere: Boracay, Philippines
Taking you back to where it all started – ASIA! My first ever Postcards to Nowhere started in the islands of Indonesia, and now I am island hopping to the Philippines! I was lucky enough to visit the beautiful country of the Philippines three times, and believe it really…
Day 2 Part 1 in New Zealand: I AM IN HOBBITON!
In case you couldn’t tell in my posts leading up to this one, I am obsessed in love with Lord of the Rings. Call me nerdy, but I don’t care! The Fellowship of the Ring came out when I was in 6th grade. Before it came out, my parents gave me The…