So you wanna teach English in South Korea? Smart. Whenever people tell me they can’t travel abroad because of college loans, I ask them why they’re not teaching in Korea. As of 2014, it is, hands down, the best way for citizens of the USA, UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to quickly […]
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A Life Well-Lived: Inspiration From My Grandpa
If you receive my email newsletter, you know I was working through something a few months ago. Something I wasn’t ready to reveal on the blog. It’s now been over two months since my grandfather passed away, and I’m ready to share his story with you. I started writing it on the plane when he first got […]
Meet Amrita: Mgr of a Boutique Homestay in India
Working at a boutique homestay on India’s coast — sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Well, for Amrita Das, it’s reality. And all because she was active (and proactive) on social media. In fact, even we initially connected on Twitter. If you want advice on using social media to land awesome jobs like hers, read on! Meet Amrita […]
PHOTO: Traditional Korean Haenyo (Woman Diver)
Jeju Island, where I lived in South Korea, was home to some of the last haenyo in the world. These women dive up to 65 feet, holding their breath for several minutes while they harvest abalone, urchin, and other creatures. They then sell them on the beach (see the table and stools?!). It’s a fascinating — and […]
5 Tools for Amazing Phone Photos — Plus a Giveaway!
As I told you a few weeks ago, I’ve finally made the switch to an iPhone. Though it took me a long time to decide which plan to get, I’ve been really happy with my experience with T-Mobile. When I upgraded, I started using my phone for a lot more of my photography needs. I […]
PHOTO: Commercial Salmon Fishing in Alaska
As you read this, I’m out fishing on a commercial purse seiner here in Alaska. I wanted to share a photo from last year so you could picture it yourself. Here’s hoping we catch a boatload of salmon! Click the pic to see it BIG. This photo is part of my Meatless Monday series, in […]
Travel Link Roundup – 8/21/14
Yo! I’ve been curating a bunch of wonderful articles for you over the past few weeks. Get stoked: ———– Who else is dying to do this?! Indiana Jo dishes on swimming with whale sharks in Mexico. ———– “Leap. Leap far.” 10 things D Travels Round learned about life from traveling solo. ———– ———– This is your […]
PHOTO: Through the Grate of the Wailing Wall (B&W)
As fighting continues in the Middle East, I’ve been thinking a lot about my friends and travels there. I have empathy for both the people of Israel and Palestine, and I just hope they’re able to come to a peaceful resolution so no more lives are lost. Click the pic to see it BIG. This photo is […]
What’s the Best Cell Phone Carrier for Travelers?
One of the most frequent questions I receive is: “How do you use your phone abroad?” Up until now, I haven’t had a satisfactory answer. The truth is that I never really used my phone abroad. I kind of enjoyed the freedom of not being attached to a device. Though it sometimes made doing research […]
PHOTO: Bogota’s Plaza de Bolívar (with Llama)
Click the pic to see it BIG. This photo is part of my Meatless Monday series, in which I feature a new photo each week. Because who likes to read on Mondays? Never miss another one by signing up for email updates!