“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” Paul Coelho A few months have passed since I’ve returned from my year of travelling around the world. It’s an understatement to say that my sabbatical year has been one of the best years of my entire life. It’s been life-changing ...
Travel Tips
Why I took a Sabbatical 10 Reasons Why You Should Take a Sabbatical Too
I started writing this post in September 2018 before I embarked on my journey but I only just finished writing the post now - post-sabbatical.Deb I’m taking a sabbatical leave this year! I can’t believe I’m actually saying those words! The idea of taking a year off work to travel around the ...
How to Stay Healthy When Traveling
When planning a trip, the last thing on your mind is getting sick. Getting sick while traveling is the worst feeling ever. Realistically, anything can happen when you're on the road. Especially when going to a new environment or a developing country, you could catch a stomach bug, be exposed to ...
The Time I Traveled Sick in India
Let me tell you about the time I traveled sick in India. As usual, I had planned a jam-packed travel itinerary that took me to India via Hong Kong. I was so tired adjusting to two different time zones and was running on pure adrenaline. Inevitably, my immune system weakened, so I was ...
What to Expect at a Hammam
Hammam 101 A hammam is traditional Turkish bath. It's basically the Middle Eastern variation of the Roman bath. It involves steaming, cleansing, sometimes a massage, and more steaming. That's a hammam in a nutshell! Read on to find out what you should expect at a hammam. What to ...
Ethical Considerations When Traveling to Developing Countries
Traveling to Developing Countries Many travelers to developing countries seek the authentic experience of seeing life lived differently. But part of the issue in traveling to areas of poverty is the uneasy rift between the visitor and the visited. Traveling through Varanasi, I noticed ...
Travel Vaccines for India
First off, I am not a doctor but thought it might be helpful to share some info on the types of travel vaccines I got for India. Each person is different and you should always speak to your doctor about recommended travel vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website ...
How To Prepare For Your Big Move To China
This is a guest blog post I wrote for Opportunity China, a portal where English teachers, university lecturers, students and au pairs can find exciting and enriching opportunities in China. You have a new job in a new country and you're ready to live as an expat! Now what? As you ...
Sanuk Yoga Sling 2 Sandal Review
I’ve wanted a pair of Sanuk Yoga Sling sandals ever since I laid eyes on them on store shelves. Not only did the unique knit design catch my eye, but the yoga mat footbed reminded me of my memory foam pillow. Now imagine having your feet take each step into comfort. It’s no ...
15 Awesome Brazil Tips For Travelers
With the 2016 Olympics happening in Rio de Janeiro, here are 15 Brazil travel tips. Even though I did a good amount of research before my trip to Brazil, I experienced most of these tidbits first hand when travelling through Brazil. 15 Awesome Brazil Tips For Travelers: 1. Prevent Mosquito ...