All posts tagged culture
On Returning to Thailand
Every time I look at a world map, I get a bit overwhelmed at the number of countries I still have yet to see. I know I’ve been fortunate to […]
Faces of Asia
A photo captures the moments so often lost to memory. When I leave the house for anything out of the ordinary, I feel lost without my camera strapped to my […]
Teach Abroad Myth Revealed
Today’s article is written for the Reach To Teach Teach Abroad Blog Carnival, a monthly series that focuses on providing helpful tips and advice to ESL teachers and travelers around the […]
Gypsy Safari in Rajaji National Park, India
“What are my chances of seeing an elephant?” I asked the park rangers at Rajaji National Park. The answer didn’t matter. I was there, after a trying journey of eight […]
India Village Life in Images
Some of my favorite photos from villages in northern India. Some of my best memories are of conversations I had with these folks, with body language and facial expressions. Have […]
India’s ‘Pink’ City: Jaipur, Rajasthan
I love pink. For years it was my favorite color. When I got my first car, I decked it out with pink princess seatbelt and steering wheel covers, large pink […]
2013 Capture the Colour Photo Contest
This is my entry into the Capture the Colour Photo Contest host by Travel Supermarket. I’ve been nominated by James at Fly, Icarus, Fly, and Tony and Steph at 20 […]
Bikaner Camel Festival in Images
Camel Festival in Bikaner, India My dreams (both day and night) are still filled with images of the snow-tipped Himalayas, the burning ghats in Varanasi, traditional weddings, the spectacular Taj […]
On Becoming Asian: Stir-fried Sweet and Sour Chicken
“I think I’m becoming Asian,” I said as I sat down to eat a fabulously tasteful meal of stir-fried sweet and sour chicken. I quite literally patted myself on the […]
Top 10 Life Lessons I Learned While Teaching English Abroad
It’s time for another guest post! A few times each month, I publish stories from fellow travel addicts. Their tales will be about something they’ve learned, or something they’ve taught, […]
A Successful Indian Breakfast Dish: Aloo Parantha
I’ve been thinking a lot about India lately, and I miss it. I miss the beauty amidst the rubble, the food (my favorite in the world), the thrill of adventure, […]
9 Tips for Your First Year Teaching English in Asia
Teaching English in Asia is a fantastic opportunity for adventure and a good way to gain teaching experience if that is your chosen career path. To fully appreciate your time […]
10 Ways Living Abroad Changed Me for the Better
I don’t think it’s possible to live abroad, to completely immerse yourself in a foreign culture, and to not come back changed. If you don’t see something, do something […]
An Attempt to Make a Pad Thai Recipe
I’ve purposefully refrained from writing about food and cooking on this blog for several reasons, but primarily because I know nothing about either. But things are about to change. Last […]
