Archive for February, 2013

Run For The Border

Each year my visa and work permit are processed by the university where I teach. The extent of my requirements in the application process have been to sign my name on several sheets of paper, pay [...]

Kao Peak – Vientiane

Learning the art of sourcing out tasty local food while traveling doesn’t take long to master. A simple rule to follow that can help any search get started is: if there’s a large crowd of locals [...]

Life In A Foreign Classroom

When people ask about teaching English abroad most questions lean towards what it’s like, is it tough and what do you do in class. My usual answers are that it’s fun, challenging and exciting; but accurately [...]

Liebster Blog Award Nomination

The Liebster Blog Award is one of the best ways to discover new blogs and to get to know other bloggers. The award is not like an Oscar or an Emmy, and actually there’s not any [...]

The 3 B’s of Phnom Penh

While on a recent trip to Phnom Penh I took a pass on routine tours like visiting the killing fields, S21 prison and diving into local Khmer cuisine. Rather, the plan was to enjoy fantastic western [...]