Vietnam’s Absolute Must Do

Phu Quoc is a large, albeit vastly remote, island southwest of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. This magnificent island has it all: from picturesque, white sand beaches; to a luscious national park; to waterfalls and hikes that offer breathtaking viewpoints; there is without a doubt, something for everyone. To be honest, I was a bit hesitant …

Find What Makes You Happy and Do It!

I recently made a spontaneous and exhilarating decision: I quit my job in Thailand and moved to Vietnam. Thailand has been my home for almost two years and I’ve loved every second of my time in the Land of Smiles. Thailand has taught me some seriously awesome things; such as how to be patient and …

Teaching in Thailand: What You Need to Know

I began my journey in Thailand with a three week TEFL course in southern Phuket (more on that later) where I began to learn the basics about teaching abroad. As you can imagine, having minimal teaching experience and having never been to Thailand before, I had an endless slew of questions. Luckily, I had two …

Living Abroad and Why I’m a Better Person Because of It

It's crazy to think that, at the brink of 25, I’ve achieved my dream. I am currently fulfilling the goal I've been working towards for years and it's pretty freaking surreal. And although it's not the most traditional sense of young adult achievement (I'm not a millionaire, I don't have a fancy corporate job, and …