8 Great Cities of World Travel to Actually Move To and Live
I had a lot of reasons for leaving my career and home to travel around the world in August of 2009, and one of them was a vision of starting …
Thailand Travel
Read articles and see photos from my months of solo female travel through Thailand, including Bangkok, the islands, and Chiang Mai.
Stopped by Police for Carrying Durian Fruit in Bangkok, Thailand!
It was Christmas Eve in Bangkok when the Skytrain policeman strode up to me and pointed to the plastic bag I held. “NO,” he commanded. So it was true! It …
Ways to Meet Other Solo Female Travelers, and Why it’s Essential
Beverly Daniel Tatum’s book, “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria,” is a standout text in teacher training courses. In it, Tatum argues that self-segregating with …
Geographically Un-Chained: Could YOU Work on the Beach?
Luigi had a revelation as we watched Ko Lanta‘s azure ocean behind the “Free Wi-Fi” sign. “I only need to be supervising the sausage company in person for six months …
The Urge to Work After Months of Unemployed Travel
Epiphany: It only took 4.5 months of travel to get to this point, but suddenly… I’m looking forward to working again! GASP! “I was wondering if it was all starting …
In College and SEAsia: The Danger of Your Own Demons
“What does your status update about “consequences” mean?” I typed yesterday to my A+ superstar former student. “It’s really scaring me. I thought everything was going well for you in …
Why You Should Come to Ko Lanta, Thailand if You’re Awesome
I was just informed by the owner of this stunning Ko Lanta beach restaurant that business in Ko Lanta is down thirty percent so far this year, partly because a …
The Ethics of Unemployment: Can You Travel While Collecting?
Due to the Recession, many folks I know have been laid off and are now collecting Unemployment. It’s lucky that we live in a country with safety nets! But how, …
Corn, Butter, and Sugar: a Street Dessert from Chiang Mai, Thailand
There’s a heck of a lot of squid for sale on the streets of Chiang Mai. But never fear! Other delicacies abound as well. Here’s one you can even make …
Thai Massage School Certification and Graduation! What Does it Mean?
We passed our Level Two final Thai massage exams! This means that with 60 hours of training under our belts, we are now official graduates of Level One and Two …