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Time Flies, What did I achieve?
Looking back at my first post and the goals that I had set out for myself, curious to see if after a year they were accomplished!
And The Winner Is...
Looking Back As the school year ends and the journey back home looms over my head, I’ve had some time to reminisce and ponder these past ten months. The people... keep reading
The Wonder of Madrid through Fresh Eyes
After I came back from winter break, I had lived in Madrid for almost 4 months. I had a comfortable routine, beloved nearby eateries, and regular weekday activities. Somehow, I... keep reading
Lessons I've Learned This Year (Spain's Version)
Hello - Hello! It has been quite some time since the last blog I uploaded. These last few months in Madrid have been nothing short of a whirlwind. I can’t... keep reading
Culture Shocks
After living here for eight months, there are days where I feel like a local. But there are other days I feel like a long term tourist, which in a... keep reading
3 Uniquely Magical Reasons to Teach Abroad
Imagine: you’ve spent years and years dreaming about studying abroad in a magical European city, inspired by your mother’s stories that you’ve begged to hear thousands of times. You finally... keep reading
Expect the Unexpected
As I am nearing the end of my journey in Thailand, I am feeling all the feels and I also feel like giving generic advice on how to travel and... keep reading
Advice for Teaching in Thailand - 10 Tips For a First Time Teacher
Having never been a teacher before, moving abroad to teach might be the boldest thing I’ve ever done. Going into it I had plenty of tutoring and mentorship experience, but... keep reading
A Getaway from the City: Reflections on Santiago de Compostela
One of the pastimes I enjoy most is searching Skyscanner and choosing “Explore Anywhere.” The tangible representation of limitless possibilities make me giddy, and not to mention that my flexibility... keep reading
Melanated and In Madrid: My Experience as an African American in Spain
As a brown skinned African American woman teaching English in Spain , I was very well aware of what I may or may not come up against when I moved... keep reading
3 Everyday Things That Make Spain Amazing
The coffee I love going to the café near my apartment and spending time by myself journaling and drinking a cup of coffee. Compared to getting Starbucks coffee in the... keep reading
Thai Children's Day: A Recap!
One holiday that is celebrated in Thailand that isn’t celebrated back in the US is what they call Children’s Day. Children’s Day is celebrated on the 14th of January which... keep reading
Muay Thai Training Camp
For the end of 2022, I wanted to try something different and really dive deeper into Thai culture. So during my Christmas break - I booked 4 days and 4... keep reading
Choosing Wisely
Happy New Year!! I know it is a little late, but it’s the thought that counts :) I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year celebration and... keep reading
Teaching Abroad and the Roles We Play
The Different Roles a Foreign Teacher Must Play: Most people, myself included, who have very little teaching experience are likely to think that teaching English abroad is just that: teaching... keep reading