Extracurricular Fun SOL#9
One thing about teaching internationally that I didn’t know while I was still working on my masters is that international teachers are frequently required to host after school activities. Some […]
Tag Archives: Venezuela
Why I Stay in Venezuela SOL#8
Family and friends back home frequently ask me why I stay in Venezuela. Usually my first answer is simply that I like it here. The follow up question is generally […]
It’s the Little Things SOL#7
On Friday my work made a couple of announcements about security: 1) Never leave your classroom door unlocked when a teacher is not present- AT ANY TIME; 2) All school events […]
The Dangers of Shopping in Venezuela
They all had their hands on their guns. There were four of them blocking the door. There was a crowd of people looking on. Then some other men wheeled out […]
Brunch in Valencia, Venezuela SOL #2
I don’t live an exciting life while I’m actually in Valencia. Don’t get me wrong, I think international teaching is the best job ever and that it is endlessly fascinating, […]
A Low Key Carnival in Venezuela
Last year I spent Carnival in Trinidad. There were pretty costumes, parades, people winding in the streets, and (my favorite) Joyvert! My friends and I stayed with a wonderful local […]
Packing for Venezuela 2015… and $755 condoms
Recently this article came out about the $755 condoms in Venezuela. While that number is large, the biggest news is that CONDOMS ARE HARD TO FIND. This makes me […]
Exchange Rates
In the comments on a post I wrote earlier this year someone requested that I write about the black market exchange. I don’t really feel comfortable writing about it for […]
Venezuela Did What?!
Really, I’m surprised I don’t have more posts with this title. Venezuela does some crazy stuff, but this time I was truly shocked. A couple weeks ago I was trying […]
How to Travel Internationally with your DSLR Camera
As an international teacher you need to move every few years or so (or you do if you have a case of wanderlust like I do!). Sometimes you live in […]
Teaching Wanderlust 