Why do Expats Stay in Difficult Places?
Yesterday was my birthday, but instead of enjoying the day, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my experience here in Venezuela. You see, my friends who […]
Category Archives: Travel
Extended School Days
I’m back at school after my fourth 3-day weekend in a row. We have had three day weekends due to the Venezuelan energy crisis. I wonder if the […]
U.S. Travel to Cuba
Guess what people?! I just bought tickets to visit Cuba for this coming December break (Dec. 17-Jan. 7)! I know I said that I was deciding between Chile and Brazil […]
Packing for Venezuela School Year 2016-2017
Every spring I like to make a list of stuff that I need to bring overseas with me for the new school year. This is especially important in Venezuela where […]
Yet Another Gorgeous Venezuelan Beach: Playa Mero
As you may or may not know, on of my favorite things to do on the weekend is to visit the wonderful beaches of Venezuela. Thankfully, Valencia is only about […]
Where to Look for International School Jobs
One of the first posts I ever wrote was about how to get an international job. Since then I have had many people ask me where I look for […]
A trip to the Doctor’s Office in Venezuela
I don’t know if you have heard of the current troubles in Venezuela with the electricity rationing, but I think a more dangerous problem is the health care system […]
Portland Summer 2016 Plans
As long time readers already know, I like to make a plan for my time in Portland to make the most of my summer. I only get a few weeks […]
Flashback Friday: Isla Margarita, Venezuela
There are so many places that I have traveled that I haven’t posted about yet. The most recent being Isla Margarita (Margarita Island) which I visited in December 2015. I’ve […]
Isla Larga, Venezuela
One of my favorite things to do in Venezuela is explore new-to-me beaches. Yesterday two of my local friends introduced me to a fabulous beach called Isla Larga (Long Island). […]
Teaching Wanderlust 