The good news? I achieved my goal of staying offline for over a week during a recent trip. The better news? The benefits of “disconnecting” for the first time in years were greater than I could’ve ever imagined.
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7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Teaching ESL
Four years ago today, I stepped on a plane to Shanghai, China, where I had a job teaching English waiting for me. Here are 7 things I wish I’d known.
Continue ReadingShould You Travel in Your 20s?
I recommend that you travel in your 20s as much as you possibly can.
Continue ReadingIs Teaching English Overseas For You?
If you’ve considered teaching English overseas, but aren’t sure whether or not it’s right for you, read on to learn about the good, bad and the ugly of working abroad as an English teacher.
Continue ReadingGay Couchsurfing 101
David and Auston of the “Two Bad Tourists” blog give us a rundown of their experiencing couchsurfing as gay backpackers.
Continue ReadingESL Exit Strategies Explained
Whether you’re nearing the end of your contract or are just about to hop on the plane, have an exit strategy ready so you can build on the momentum you gain while teaching English overseas.
Continue ReadingIs Your Passport Stuck in Charleston?
If your passport is also at the Charleston Passport Center and you have an upcoming trip, I have good news and more good news for you.
Continue ReadingHow to Add Pages to a U.S. Passport
If you travel frequently and are running out of room in your U.S. passport, have pages added to it to maintain your travel street cred.
Continue ReadingWhy I’m Thankful for Grindr When I Travel
If you’re a gay “Christopher Columbus” type, you absolutely must download this wondrous mess of code onto your Android, BlackBerry or iPhone.
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Teach English Overseas
Working overseas as an English teacher allows you to repair your finances, travel frequently and immerse yourself in a foreign culture in a way most people never will — and those are just the benefits I guarantee.
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