Tag: long term travel
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November 2, 2014: Settling in
Where has the year gone? It’s cliche and you’re probably tired of hearing it but it’s hard to believe that it’s already November 2014. But it’s only been the last few months that have gone by really quickly as the first part of the year seemed to drag on. It was something about being back…
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China: Expectations
Name: (English) People’s Republic of China / (traditional Chinese) 中华人民共和国 / (pinyin) Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Population: 1.35 Billion Capital: Beijing Largest City: Shanghai Formation: Unification of China in 221 BC; Republic established on January 1, 1912; People’s Republic proclaimed on October 1, 1949. (Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China) I can’t help but think that my return to Asia to teach ESL is a…
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Tips for those who want to go backpacking
A lot of folks wonder how I’m able to travel around the world for so long and seemingly “not work.” Full confession: I work. Next full confession, I’ve been known to return to my hometown and live with my parents. Anyway, below are some tips for those who want to go backpacking, take a career…
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Monumental Moments
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had this experience, the moment when you see something you’ve heard a lot about and may have seen in pictures or movies. I’m talking about that moment when you spot a well-known monument. It’s the realization that you’re not home any more and that all those…
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The Cost of Travel
Recently I posted about the drawbacks of long term travel. I fear that it may have taken the shine off of the seemingly exciting life(style?) of long term travel. To be sure, it is a lot of fun especially in retrospect when you’re past the gritty details of long term travel. But it is a…