Whenever we took students overseas, we always had to have a lesson on cross walks. Most people don't really think about having to cross a street unless they are heading to a major metropolitan area where foot traffic is exceptionally high. Jaywalking in foreign countries can be dangerous AND costly if an officer sees you … Continue reading Waiting for the Green Man
Month: July 2017
House Hunters International – Montevideo, Uruguay
10 Days in Temporary Housing
First-World Traveler Problems
You know you are a spoiled traveler when you finally get on an airplane to move to your new country and you are a little taken aback by the fact that the seats don't have individual entertainment screens. Instead you are forced to watch Boss Baby over the shoulder of the person in front of … Continue reading First-World Traveler Problems
Miami – You can book a flight out but you can never leave
I travel all the time. I have been traveling abroad since I was twelve years old. I have had canceled flights, missed connections, and lost luggage. I've even handled a situation of lost luggage of six students and two adults on an educational trip to London with a smile on my face. But I have … Continue reading Miami – You can book a flight out but you can never leave
Miss Rumphius
Once upon a time a little girl sat in her mother's arms and listened to the methodical voice of her mother reciting the tale of a girl who painted clouds in the sky, became a librarian to help others find their adventures, saw far away places, and came home to live by the sea. However, … Continue reading Miss Rumphius