2021 was the year that I stopped and looked at my accumulated experiences and travels, laid them out all in front of me, picked each one of them up like old photos from your childhood, and reflected what the time from that moment until now has meant, and all I can say is that I…
When I set out to make videos and write posts about life abroad, it was to share what navigating life abroad looks like—a transparent account of all of the adventures, challenging moments, and sometimes the heartbreaking. Moving abroad, I always knew the possibility of getting that phone call of something that happened back home. In…
1. Register Your Phone Once you arrive in Chile, you have 30 days to register your phone. I believe this is for the Earthquake alert system, but whatever the reason is to make sure you register; otherwise, your phone will be blocked. You can register your phone here. You will need your entry stamp! 2.Language: Chilenismos…
The first time I experienced culture shock was when I arrived from Bali in 2017. I got very depressed and did a lot of sleeping and crying. I didn’t have a name to give all I was feeling at the time. The times after this have been slightly easier, but each with its unique challenges….
Here is how to prepare for your move abroad. It can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you do not know where to start, read below and make sure to get your free Move Abroad Checklist. Let’s get into how to prepare for your move abroad. Financial *Disclaimer: I am not a…
Disclaimer: This post includes two referral links for the online teaching companies I work with. Some links are affiliate links – this means that if you use one of my links, at no extra cost to you I receive a small commission which helps support my life abroad. Gracias!! The pandemic has impacted how teaching…
Anytime you move or even travel to a new country, you experience cultural differences. In 2019, I moved to Chile, and as an American from N.Y. and I definitely experienced some cultural differences when I moved. This blog post aims to make your transition a little smoother or even help you understand the culture better….
Whether you are applying directly to a job or through a program, you will most likely be required to submit a resume or a cv for an ESL job. I will break down some dos, don’t and share TIPS to guide you if you are stuck or don’t know where to start with your resume/cv…
One of the most popular ways to move and live in another country is to teach English. You probably think teaching is probably not for me, or it is not the traveler I want to be, and I hear you but give me a couple of minutes to share 4 reasons why you should teach…
Here is a step by step guide on how to extend your tourist visa in Chile in 2021. If you are considering moving to Chile check out this blogpost How to Apply to Chile’s Temporary Visa. Chile is currently in un “Estado de Catástrofe” due to the pandemic and it is not clear for how…