Expat Island: Advice We Wished For
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With all the upheaval in the US in the last 4 years and the effects of the pandemic on economies and jobs worldwide, a lot of people seem...
Sarah
- Feb 2, 2021
- 15 min
Teach ESL: The Online ESL Industry
The online ESL industry, I have many strong opinions and feelings on this topic, some people will agree with them and I have no doubt...
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Sarah
- Jan 5, 2021
- 7 min
Travel Peru: Cusco
We can't really talk about the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu without talking about the jump off city of Cusco. It is often considered the...
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Sarah
- Jan 5, 2021
- 5 min
Travel Peru: The Sacred Valley
Usually a day trip from Cusco, although definitely worth a few days, the Sacred Valley offers its 1 million plus annual visitors multiple...
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Sarah
- Jan 5, 2021
- 6 min
Hike Peru: Rainbow Mountain
Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain is part of the Andes mountains in Peru and sits at 5,200 meters (17,060 feet) above sea level, which is...
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Sarah
- Dec 1, 2020
- 4 min
Inca Trail: Trekking Company Guide
The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in the world and is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. To help control erosion the...
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Sarah
- Dec 1, 2020
- 7 min
Inca Trail Gear Guide
You’re hiking the Inca Trail! Your trek is booked, flights and hotels booked, but what should you pack? I'm a chronic over-packer, but...
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Sarah
- Dec 1, 2020
- 11 min
A Bucket List Hike
Nestled deep in the Andes Mountains, steeped in myth, mystery and mist Machu Picchu has always been a bucket list destination for me.
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Sarah
- Nov 18, 2020
- 7 min
ESL in Korea: Recruiters
All about recruiters in ESL (at least in Korea), the pros, cons, and what to expect when working with them.
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Sarah
- Nov 11, 2020
- 5 min
Hiking the US: Shenandoah National Park (Old Rag)
Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and part of the Appalachians and the Appalachian Trail, we find Shenandoah National...
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Sarah
- Nov 4, 2020
- 8 min
Travel Korea: Incheon
Incheon, it's home to an ultra modern airport and the second largest port in Korea, but does this city have anything more to offer? In...
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Sarah
- Oct 28, 2020
- 8 min
Expat Island: The Good Ship Friendship
There are big ships, there are small ships, but the best ship is friendship...it's also a complicated ship.
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Sarah
- Oct 21, 2020
- 7 min
Hiking Korea: Seoraksan National Park
The crown jewel of hiking in South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is home to the highest peak in mainland Korea.
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Sarah
- Oct 14, 2020
- 10 min
ESL in Korea: Part 1
Korea is a country near and dear to my heart and it's where I started teaching. Despite a booming ESL industry, some might even say...
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Sarah
- Oct 7, 2020
- 7 min
Travel Korea: Ulleungdo
Locates 120km off the west coast of Korea in the Sea of Japan, lies Korea's "Mystery Island", Ulleungdo.
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Sarah
- Sep 23, 2020
- 6 min
Expat Island: Shades of Loneliness
Are we lonely because we're alone? Or are we alone because we're lonely?
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Sarah
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
Hiking Korea: Gyeryongsan National Park
With a ridge line that is said to look like a dragon with a roosters crown, Gyeryongsan National Park is a hiking haven.
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Sarah
- Sep 9, 2020
- 8 min
The ESL/EFL Journey: Country Considerations
With so many countries where you can work teaching ESL, how do you choose? Let's take a look at some things to keep in mind.
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Sarah
- Sep 2, 2020
- 7 min
Travel Korea: Geoje Island
Finishing out my summer vacation tour of the Korean coast line is Geoje Island. From the beach to the mountains, explore Geoje with me!
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Sarah
- Aug 25, 2020
- 10 min
What’s in a Certification: Part 2
If you decide to stay in EFL/ESL long term (you can check out my article on ESL careers here), there’s a chance that you’ll be looking at...
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Sarah
- Feb 11, 2021
- 9 min
Expat Island: Advice We Wished For
With all the upheaval in the US in the last 4 years and the effects of the pandemic on economies and jobs worldwide, a lot of people seem...
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Sarah
- Feb 2, 2021
- 15 min
Teach ESL: The Online ESL Industry
The online ESL industry, I have many strong opinions and feelings on this topic, some people will agree with them and I have no doubt...
34 views1 comment
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