Where is home for a traveler? Tips from the podcast

My current location and one of my homes Home: a short and deceptively simple word. But when you dig into it, what does it really mean, especially for those of us who travel frequently and never stay in one place very long? Or, as I've taken to calling it, those of us who bop around …

The working holiday visa: Tips from the podcast

Living abroad and making bank? Yes, please! We've already talked on the pod about a few ways to make money in other countries, including teaching ESL. But this week we're tackling one of the most popular so that you can be all ready to go post-pandemic! In this episode, I sit down with my friend …

Travel apps that will make your life easier: Tips from the podcast

If you asked me what app I can't do without when I'm traveling, it would be a tight race between Google Maps and Google Translate. But beyond the obvious, what other apps exist to revolutionize your travel experience? I admit, I'm a bit of a low-tech traveler, but after searching around for the coolest travel …

Celebrate good times abroad: Tips from the podcast

Parties, days of work and school, good food, and maybe a dance or a race or two--one thing is universal, we all love to celebrate! When you're traveling or living in another country, you may get a chance to experience local holidays firsthand. To hear about a few unusual ones that I've experienced (everything from …

Taipei, Taiwan -> Paonia, Colorado

On August 3rd, I flew back to the US after spending nearly 3 years in Taiwan (on top of the two one-year stints I’d done there previously!). The hassle of moving internationally in general, compounded by a pandemic, made it relatively easy to focus just on the process--get myself there, then we’ll think about the …

Exercise around the world: Tips from the podcast

AKA we need to keep moving to burn off the chocolate croissants, bubble tea, paella, and fish and chips! Just kidding 😆 But, there's no denying that for most of us, some kind of physical activity is always a good thing: endorphins for the brain and physical health for the body, and that's doubly true …

The nightmare of jet lag: Tips from the podcast

Picture this: you're so excited about your trip, you endure the long flight, arrive in the new city, and suddenly... you can't sleep at night, you're upset, you have a stomach ache, and you're exhausted without a midday nap. Hello, jet lag! In this week's episode, we dive into what it is and how to …

Why you should work as an au pair: Tips from the podcast

Why should you work as an au pair? It's one of the easiest ways to live semi-long term in another country! If you haven't yet, first make sure you check out the episode for the full run down on what the experience is like. Au pairs are very similar to nannies, but an au pair …

What is reverse culture shock? Tips from the podcast

Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland When you travel to a new country, you expect things to be different. That doesn't mean culture shock is easy, but at least it's expected. But what you might not expect is for things to feel just as odd and uncomfortable--or more so--when you go home. Welcome to reverse culture …

Let’s go to Singapore! Tips from the podcast

Singapore was the last trip that I took before COVID shut down the world, so this fantastic city/country is launching our new series on specific travel destinations! In the episode, we dig into all of the must-dos, must-sees, and must-eats of this fantastic, multi-cultural city that should be on any traveler's list. Check out the …