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Black in Spain: A Guide for Hair Care and Cultural Adaptation
Moving to Spain? Make sure to bring all your hair essentials, as finding afro-textured hair products and services outside major cities can be challenging. Kamryn found Valladolid salons lacking, so she managed her own hair. Learn basic styling skills and head to Madrid’s La Latina area for top-notch hair services.
Medical Care in Thailand and What to Expect
When moving to Thailand for anywhere between six months and a year, you will likely encounter the need for medical care. I have found myself needing more medical attention in... keep reading
Bedsheets, but Spanish: Need-to-Know Vocab for Buying Bedsheets in Spain
Picture this: I’ve been in Spain for four days, and I’m moving into an apartment that night. I’m standing in the ‘bedroom’ section of El Corte Inglés, where I’ve been... keep reading
What’s Next: After Getting a Job Offer to Teach in South Korea
YAYYY!! Congratulations! You got the job! I hope it is everything you hope for with shorter working hours, nice vacation time, decent pay, a nice apartment, and so much more... keep reading
How to Prepare for Living and Teaching South Korea
So, you’ve made it through everything, the application process, getting TEFL certified, interviews, the visa process, and booking the flight. PHEW! Give yourself a round of applause! Preparing to teach... keep reading
Weekend Trip Packing List:
For a weekend trip, you need your passport, TIE, and a few days' worth of clothes. And, if you forget anything there’s a high chance you can buy it once you arrive. Try out this packing list and adjust it to fit your preferences.
What Do You Really Need to Take from Home? — Most and Least Essential Items
Before moving to Spain I was really concerned about what items I needed to purchase or take from home to live a comfortable life in Europe. I knew that one... keep reading
Getting Started in Spain
Moving to another country can give you so much to think about that it’s hard to know where to begin. Nevertheless, you move to Spain one step at a time... keep reading
Solo Trip to Chiang Mai: My 2 1/2 Days Itinerary
I am an introvert. I always have been and always will be. When I was younger, people would underestimate me, my intelligence, and my competence just because I was quiet... keep reading
The Ultimate Pre-Departure Checklist for Teaching in Thailand
An ultimate guide for preparing to go abroad that includes a weekly to-do list.
What’s Next: Steps After Accepting an EPIK Placement
Remember feeling nervous about your interview with EPIK and that nervousness you felt waiting on the results. Not to mention waiting weeks and weeks to see where your journey would start in South Korea. Now, you finally have your placement to begin your journey as a native English teacher in South Korea, but what now? Can you purchase your plane ticket to South Korea now? Sorry, not quite yet. Before looking up the cheapest flight, you must complete a few things.
Day in the Life of Teaching English Abroad in Thailand
Fun fact: Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia not colonized by Europeans. Ancient traditions, tranquil mountain tops, sparkling beaches, and shopping malls spanning an entire block fill this... keep reading
How I'm Preparing to Teach in Spain: Part Three
Hello again! This is the third and final part of my getting-ready-for-Spain series, because tomorrow is going to be full of last-minute packing and prep. I’m Getting Ready to Aux... keep reading
How I'm Preparing to Teach in Spain: Part Two
Welcome back! I’m continuing to blog about my pre-departure preparations. Here are some more things I’m doing to get ready: I’m Adjusting My Expectations Last time we talked about how... keep reading
How I'm Preparing to Teach in Spain: Part One
Hello, there! My name is Sydney, and in two days I’m set to go to Spain as an auxiliar de conversación. This is my second time living abroad (I went... keep reading