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LATEST ARTICLES ( 48 )

• Memories Lost and Memories Gained: A Phi Phi Booze Cruise

  

  Koh Phi Phi ’13The springs of the bed jab stiffly into my back as I lie there staring at the bottom of the top bunk above me through the mosquito net. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do You Bring To The World?

  

  Has anyone ever told you not to pursue something you truly desired because it wasn’t financially ‘smart’ or there’s not a need for another person in that field? Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reasons We Love… Chicago!

  

  Welcome to the first of the “Reasons We Love…” series.  We will share with you places we have been and what we love about them.  First, we’ll start with our... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dreams Realized Come To Those Who Do.

  

  The most important part of chasing your dreams is your willingness to get there, whether that be traveling halfway around the world or building your dream home... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Basic Life Hacks That Go A Long Way.

  

  via skyscanner.netThe list of 54 ‘life hacks’ may seem ridiculously long, but are absolutely necessary.  We are in no way knowledgeable of all, but are ready... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teachers in the Students’ Seats

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Frugal Isn’t All That Bad…

  Everyone wants to save money. You save money to support you and/or your family. You save money to pay off bills. You save money for something you really want... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Battle Royale : Weather Edition

  

  Hello, and welcome to the first edition of “Battle Royale.” As you can see from the title, this edition is dedicated to weather.  The contestants: Chicago,... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Night Markets in Taiwan: The Full Sensual Experience.

  

  If you ask us what we love most about Taiwan, one of our top three answers will be the night markets, up there with the astonishing mountains and the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reach to Teach Blog Carnival : Story Time Edition

  

  Welcome to the second edition of the monthly Reach To Teach Blog Carnival. Below we have compiled 15 amazing bloggers bloggers and their work. This month, the... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dawn Above the Sleeping City

  

  About 4:00 AM.  Sometime in May.The predawn silence is broken only by the high-pitched chatter of birds and the occasional whirring of a lonely taxi.... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Open Thank You Letter to the Parents of Travelers.

  

  Dear Mom and Dad,Thank you for your unending, unimpeded and undeterred support in us throughout our lives.  Leaving the places, people and relationships we... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rantlets #3: Waiguos (外國人), Teachers Conflicted, Spoiled Princes, and Squeaky...

  

  This sign follows us everywhere. “Waiguoren (wai4guo2ren2/外國人 = ‘foreigner’), waiguoren, waiguoren!” the small purple-shirted child chants... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tutoring in Asia: You’re Silly Not to Do It.

  

  Expats:  think about the moment when you made the decision to pack up all your things, say goodbye to your friends and loved ones, and leave familiarity of... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Staying Fit Abroad: Physically and Financially!

  

  Let’s face it, the United States of America is an extremely fat country.  (Not #1 anymore, though!  Thanks, Mexico!)  That is simply a fact. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bamboo Style Tattoos – Why You Should Get Yourself One.

  

  The best tattoo memory I have is the one I got in Thailand.  I can’t simply explain why you should get one until I tell my story. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Reasons You Should Live Abroad…Now.

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Another Reason to Go to Taiwan: Monkeys!

  

  When the Portuguese ‘discovered’ the island in the 16th Century, they declared Taiwan “Ilha Formosa,” meaning ‘beautiful island. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rantlets #2: Squatter Toilets, Portion Sizes and Technological Distractions

  

  “Squatter” toilets are…actually pretty fucking great. When we first arrived in Taiwan and looked upon the supposed toilet that, in reality, looks more like a... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homecoming: A Look Back

  

  A little over a month ago we posted about our apprehension and feelings about going home for the first time in over a year.  Now, we have returned from Chicago... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION