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…
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….
The return home can be harder than leaving. We often overlook dealing with reverse culture shock as part of the living abroad experience. Before I returned home, I read the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts, and if anyone is interested in long-term budget travel, this book is a great resource that provides tips and links….
Everything in this blog is based on personal experience and as of December 2020. Requirements are subject to change. I am an ESL teacher, and this is my second time returning to Chile. Since I lived there before under this visa, I can renew my visa in the country. But, I have decided to…
The truth about traveling and living abroad as a Latinx is different for every Latinx. We come in all different shapes, sizes, skin colors, so ask anyone, and you will get different experiences. I have traveled, volunteered, and lived abroad, so here are my 4 Truths traveling and living abroad as a Latinx. 1. Let’s…
When I was 25 years old, I decided to tell my family I decided to quit my job and travel the world. I had an H.R. job working in a non-profit in NYC. I had a job in what I studied. I was working at a company that was doing its part in helping the…