Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky,
After 3 weeks in Bali… it might’ve shaken everything we think about our lifestyle, work, and where we want to live. For a bit of context, we left our home in Bulgaria around mid-January because we were tired of the cold. I mean, Bulgaria is not
Due to ever-growing cities and the parasitic urbanization of natural lands, it can be hard to find remote backpacking destinations these days. Luckily, there are still some places where the natural beauty of the untamed wilderness is all you can see for miles. Here are some
Arizona is home to three national parks and some of the most breathtaking rock formations in North America. The 48th state is also steeped in the history of the Old West. What better way to explore than by taking a road trip in Arizona? If you’ve
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few
I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time in France and I loved the food, the
You know that moment when you’re sitting at a cafe in Lisbon, or watching the sunset from a Greek island, and you think “I want to remember this feeling, not just take another photo”? And phone cameras are such good quality these days, but somehow scrolling
If you want to teach English online, getting your TEFL certification is a great idea. In fact, if you plan to teach English abroad in any capacity, getting your TEFL course online should be high on your to-do list. I’ve been an online English teacher for
Choosing a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course can be tricky. With so many options available, you might be wondering which program is best for you. For those who want to go above and beyond basic credentials, a rigorous Level 5 TEFL certification course
Norway has to be one of the most magical places. I mean, dramatic fjords, colourful fishing villages, Viking history, trolls and folklore, the northern lights, the midnight sun, jaw-dropping scenic drives, and some of the best hiking on the planet…what more could you want?! If you’re
