Five Stereotypes of New Zealand
Last February, I got to go on one of my dream trips – NEW ZEALAND! I had never been more excited in my life for a trip! I have been fascinated with New Zealand ever since a little, independent film series came out called Lord of the Rings. Ever heard…
Postcards to Nowhere: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
As I mentioned in my first ever Postcards to Nowhere, I collected my first postcard on my first every trip to France. I bought them to send to my family, which I did. However, that was probably the first and last trip I actually went through with sending postcards. Oops.…
How to Land an Interview with VIPKID!
For those of you that do not know, I have been working for VIPKID for over 6-months now, I just signed my second contract! Like any job, it has had its up (changing lives!) and downs (5am wake-up calls are the worst). Overall, I am really enjoying and it is…
Sunday Snapshots: When in Bruges, Belgium
For this Sunday Snapshots I am taking you back to Europe! However, it is still keeping within my water theme that I did not mean to do… and still don’t mean to. When I was studying in France, I planned my dream trip to Greece. I have wanted to go…
Postcards to Nowhere: Borobudur, Indonesia
Welcome to my new segment called Postcards to Nowhere! I am an avid collector of postcards, unintentionally. Since my very first trip abroad in France, I have bought postcards. When I first started collecting postcards it was honestly to try and send them to my family. I think I sent a couple…
Day 3: Playas del Este & La Guarida
Despite the fact that the previous day was nothing but rain, the sun was in full force on Day 3/4 which means BEACH DAY! There are some extremely amazing and beautiful beaches in Cuba. Not many people know this, as Cuba has been a taboo destination and the myriad of…
And She Travels
I have come to the realization as I enter the last year of my twenties, that I am no longer quarter-life (EEK!). Believe me, it is harder for me to write and say that then you can imagine. I started my Quarter-Life Wanderings blog at a really difficult time in…
Sunday Snapshots: San Juan La Laguna, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Sticking with my water theme, I am taking you from the Mediterranean to Central America for this #SundaySnapshots. Lake Atitlan is a large lake located in the Sierra Madre mountain range in Guatemala. It is surrounded by three volcanoes and has an average depth of a whopping 720 feet.…
8 Things You Need to Be a VIPKID Teacher
In case you didn’t know, I am a VIPKID teacher! I just signed my second contract, meaning I have been teaching for over six months already – wow! By now, I think I have gotten the hang of things, at least I hope. There are some essential things you need…
Day 2 in Havana, Cuba: Rainy Daze
After a very busy day and evening, I woke up with the pina colada blues. Our lovely casa made us an amazing breakfast each morning, but after a few bites I was more than done. Needless to say I was not in the best shape, but luckily I wasn’t alone…