Getting noticed as a writer means getting published by major platforms, and so I pitched some article ideas to Elite Daily, an online news platform that gets millions of monthly views. I was accepted, and before I knew it I had my first byline up on the site: “5 Reasons You'll Never Lose Yourself In A Relationship With An Aries.”
Read MoreI’m here to tell you that Siem Reap, Cambodia deserves a spot on your “must see” list. You will fall in love with the people. The coldest of hearts will find themselves completely wrapped up in their history. You will cherish every morsel of food that you discover. Lastly, you will feel like Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Every single day.
Read MoreSo you want to teach abroad? I discuss how exactly I went about moving across the globe and answer some of the most common FAQs about teaching in Thailand.
Read MoreBeing an expat in Thailand can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. This post features some of the ups and downs of my chaotic professional and personal life in Bangkok.
Read MoreA recap of my adventures in Bali, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and the south of Thailand with mom on her very first international trip!
Read MoreWhen you unknowingly plan your trip to Bali during a very strict Balinese “Day of Silence” called Nyepi, you reflect on your past, present and future. What else can you do? You’re not allowed to leave your house!
Read MoreEver wondered what celebrating Christmas in a Southeast Asian country looks like? Well, a Thai Santa throwing money out into a crowd of children, turns out. I also detail my adventures in the south of Thailand for New Years. Think booze cruises, cliff jumping, and really awkward massages.
Read MoreThe destination was Koh Chang, also known as Elephant Island, a beautiful getaway off of Trat. The trip was approximately 5 hours south of Bangkok, made easier by an overnight pit stop in Pattaya, sometimes referred to as Thailand's own Sin City. Here’s how it went.
Read MoreA recap of my first two months in Thailand, and my first shot at video editing with iMovie.
Read MoreHere’s what happens when Loy Krathong is celebrated in Thailand, and the Director of the school you teach at invites you and your two friends to be on your very own parade car dressed head to toe in traditional Thai dress.
Read MoreAfter one full week of teaching abroad in Pathum Thani, I learned many lessons about life in Thailand, and what to expect in the coming months. Read on for a day in the life at Samkhok school!
Read MoreWhat happens when you show up in a foreign country with zero teaching experience, and where do you end up? Read on for the details and my experience with Xplore Asia in Hua Hin, Thailand.
Read MoreHere’s what doing a TESOL course in Hua Hin, Thailand is like!
Read MoreHaving only a few days in Bangkok, we decided to get the sightseeing started the morning after arriving and ventured out towards the famous Grand Palace and nearby temples. By ‘we’ I mean 16 individuals from various programs herding down the streets in a mob. Here’s what we got into.
Read MoreThe first impressions of Bangkok on a Boston girl after a really, really long flight.
Read MoreYou want to go WHERE? This is the question I’ve been getting a lot lately. Believe it or not, I do in fact want to go to Thailand. Voluntarily. What 27 year old girl in their right mind quits a perfectly good, well-paying job and books a one way ticket across the globe to a foreign country in which she’s never been? This girl, apparently. And so, I’m starting a blog!
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