What to Do In: Beacon, NY

Beacon is my home away from home, where I go to visit family during the summers, for holidays, and lazy weekends. Over the past ten years since I've gotten to know the area, Beacon has gentrified greatly. Discount shops gave way to art galleries and fast food joints left for artisan Taquerias and Thai restaurants. … Continue reading What to Do In: Beacon, NY

Motivation Monday: The Inspirational Quotes I Gave My Students

When I was teaching English in the Dominican Republic, I liked to give my high school-level classes inspirational quotes for them to ponder as a starting activity. Sometimes this would turn into a discussion about historical figures and thought leaders, other times they'd add words to their vocabulary arsenal. Other times, they'd just learn Miss … Continue reading Motivation Monday: The Inspirational Quotes I Gave My Students

What You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad

If you are anything like me, with a constant urge to travel and see more of the world and yes, even live somewhere outside of your home country, a job offer or project abroad can be an amazing opportunity. Whether it’s teaching English, working on a nonprofit project with a large organization like Peace Corps, or … Continue reading What You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad