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Summer Abroad in Guatemala and Belize
As a school based speech language pathologist, one of the greatest perks is the amount of vacation or non-school days we get each year. I love my job working with children with disabilities and as a traveler, having the amount of time off each year is the best. Don’t get me wrong it would be so much nicer being a digital nomad or a free-lance blogger to be able to travel more freely and during the off time. Unfortunately that is not the case, but my school schedule allows me freedom to do at least 3 short trips and one longer trip- anywhere between 4 to 7 weeks, traveling or…
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How I Spent 7 Days in El Salvador (March 2022)
Do you want to know how I spent 7 days in El Salvador all because I found a ridiculously cheap airline flight? I’d love to tell you. First let me share a little back story before sharing my 7 days adventure in El Salvador. Flights to El Salvador Since I work in a school, I typically only have a few opportunities to travel extensively: spring break (March), summer break (June-July), fall break (October) and winter break (December/ January). I typically start looking early for the best deals on flights about 6 months in advance. Thankfully, I live in Phoenix, AZ and can easily jet over to Los Angeles, which is…
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Ha Giang Loop with Flipside Hostel (now Flipside Adventures Vietnam)
Original Travel Date: March 1-5th, 2020 (pre-pandemic) Getting There Leaving Thailand was one of the hardest decision, but I was ready for my next adventure. I was about to embark on a 3-week Vietnam adventure. My first stop was Hanoi, Vietnam, where I decided to go on a 5-day Ha Giang Loop motor scooter adventure with Flipside Hostel. I left the morning of my flight to get to the airport. This was one of the most difficult car rides to date as I wasn’t alone. My volleyball coach, Kru B, 11 of my players and our team mom drove me all the way to Chiang Mai for one final goodbye.…
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One Week in Luang Prabang, Laos
Saying Goodbye After an amazing 18 days with my parents traveling around Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia, it was finally time to part ways. However, this wasn’t the end of my traveling. I still had one week left to my school break. I decided it was the perfect opportunity to head to a new country and a city that I was eager to explore; Luang Prabang, Laos. Here is how I spent one week solo in Luang Prabang, Laos Why Luang Prabang? To be honest, prior to arriving to Southeast Asia back in 2018, I didn’t really know much about Laos. Fact is, I probably couldn’t have pointed it out on…
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5 Day Itinerary for Krabi with Parents
After Chiang Mai, my parents and I were ready for a more relaxed itinerary in Krabi. We planned five days for relaxing and exploring the coastal town of Krabi. As there are a number of non-stop flights between Chiang Mai and Krabi, it was an easy choice as our next stop. There are several airlines to choose from, but ultimately I chose Bangkok Airways as the flight was $65 per person. At the airport, the baggage check line and the security line were both moderately busy, but moved quickly and the flight was uneventful. To say we were ready for our 5 days in Krabi, would be an understatement. Accommodation…
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself if Teaching English in Thailand is Right for You
So, you might be thinking about teaching English in Thailand. Awesome, I’m super happy for you! But, have you thought about what it might actually take to become a teacher? Have you asked yourself the difficult questions if teaching English in Thailand is right for you? Teaching English in Thailand sounds like a pretty sweet gig. And I’m not going to sit here and tell you anything less, because IT WAS AMAZING! But it wasn’t all fun and games, travel and freedom. Many people have these misconceptions about teaching English in a foreign country. And honestly, I was once one of those people. I didn’t know any different. I never…
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4 Days in Chiang Mai with the Parents
Leaving Lampang was hard. I felt like we didn’t have enough time to see everything and I really wanted them to see more of my beautiful home. But, it was time to see more of what Thailand has to offer and I knew 4 days in Chiang Mai was the perfect next destination. Thankfully, we weren’t leaving till mid-morning so we were able enjoyed breakfast at one of my favorite locations. I like this particular location because it is a cafeteria style restaurant with many options. Then, we enjoyed a cup of coffee from one of the many, MANY cafes nearby my apartment. This particular cafe, Flat White, offered a true latte,…
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My Parents Visit Lampang, Thailand
Before I knew it, the day was finally here. All the planning my parents and I had completed over the course of 6 months was starting to unfold. Getting that text from my parents that they are boarding their first flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis brought tears to my eyes. I just wanted to hug them but I knew the next three days were going to take forever. As I mentioned early, my parents port of entry was Bangkok. Since my school was still in session, I wasn’t able to greet them. Thankfully, my dad had a colleague’s father who lived in Bangkok and who graciously offered to be their…
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What to Eat in Thailand
Everyone knows the true way to anyone’s heart is through food. Living in Thailand for the past 16 months has filled my heart with so much joy surrounding food. I feel like I could eat the same dish everyday and, yet, something would be different about it. Many restaurants have their own spin on the traditional dishes, like Pad Thai. While other dishes have multiple ways to order the same dish, take Som Tam for example. This country has such a range of foods that vary from region to region, but typically you can find these unique cuisines throughout the country. If you’re traveling to Thailand soon, then be ready…
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Planning My Parents Trip to Thailand
One thing I have learned about during all my travels, is that my parents are always right behind me. When I move to a new country it only takes a few weeks, sometimes months, before we are planning their trip to visit. They did it when I studied abroad in Italy, and when I lived in the Caribbean and again, when I lived in Thailand. Planning Their Trip to Thailand Planning my parents trip to Thailand wasn’t very challenging. I’m blessed with parents who are up for anything and gave me a lot of freedom with the itinerary. I had been in Thailand for several months when we started planning their…
