Santiago Highlights
I mostly came to Chile because of their great wine and because I love street art. I really wanted to see Easter Island and hike in the Chilean Patagonia, but […]
Tag Archives: South America
Cuba in Three Weeks: An Itinerary
On Saturday I began my journey to Cuba! As someone who has been dancing Cuban style salsa casino for about four years and salsa for eight, this trip has been […]
Lessons Learned at Oktoberfest in Colonia Tovar, Venezuela
After nearly five years in Venezuela, I finally got to go to Oktoberfest in Venezuela! I was so excited to see what this German festival was like in the middle […]
When Life Gets…
When life gets a little heavy, escape the day-to-day drudgery, and go to the beach! Venezuela is getting more difficult to live in by the week. The prices are going […]
Thankful for the Small Things
When you live in Venezuela there are many things that are not as easy as they are in the US. Owning a car here is one of those […]
September Begins with a Protest
Yesterday there were huge protests in Venezuela. It was a planned event so most of the international schools countrywide decided to give the students a day off […]
Security in Venezuela
Hey, friends, it has been a while since I’ve posted! For three weeks I didn’t have internet in my apartment, nor a phone line. Now that I do have […]
Last Friday at School
Yesterday was the last day of school with the students! This year I had an amazing group of students and parents and I will miss all of them so much. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teaching Wanderlust 