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Day 223: Questions About Pay for Teaching English in Ukraine with AEC

By on August 12, 2011 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Thinking about teaching English with AEC in Ukraine, but have questions? Here is why I have trouble answering the ones about pay.

August 12, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
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Day 121: Fruit is the Last Thing I Want as a Beer Snack (a Ukraine memory)

By on May 3, 2011 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Sliced oranges, banana halves and apples were all dropped on the table by Ukrainian friends, and she couldn’t help but comment on the fact that this is the exact type of thing you *should* be eating when imbibing alcohol. I, on the other hand, couldn’t help but think how bad I wanted some salted peanuts, some cheesy nachos and some spicy salsa to go with my drinks. Is this a cultural thing?

May 3, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }

Day 94: Getting in Touch with Locals (How I Roll, Part 2)

By on April 5, 2011 in Australia, Random, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Teaching English was quite a worthwhile experience on more than just a financial level and the opportunity to live abroad. I really loved how it helped me get in touch with locals during my travels.

April 5, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
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Day 52: Thinking Cool Thoughts, A Winter Photo Tour from Ukraine

By on February 21, 2011 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

I am quite happy now that I forced myself to take the big camera out for one of my daily walks because I really think I captured a bit of the vibe that goes with living in a former Soviet country.

February 21, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }

Day 46: Teaching English in Ukraine – How I Got My Teaching Gig in Kiev

By on February 15, 2011 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

I get quite a few emails asking me about how I got my job teaching English in Ukraine, so now is as good a time as ever to divulge my lovely bits of insider information. If you happen to be one of those interested in an extended immersion into this former Soviet country, then listen up!
I never thought … Read more

February 15, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 13 }

Day 39: Six Degrees of Separation in a Small, Small World

By on February 8, 2011 in Australia, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Who do I know that you know?… Read more Normally, I wouldn’t think to ask this question except there have now been several — almost freaky — incidents where I’ve come to meet someone in some random part of the world to find out they have encountered someone I know. It is a small freakin’ world, people, and the more I travel,

February 8, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 12 }
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Day 22: Testing Fate in Australia

By on January 22, 2011 in Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel, Ukraine
Did you know that I’m taking a photo and writing a blog post for every day of my 2011?! Subscribe to my feed to follow along.… Read more

If history repeats itself, I’m in trouble.
There seems to be an ongoing trend that if I buy a guitar because I think I’m going be living somewhere for a while, I actually end

January 22, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }
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Day 16: Finding a Place in the World (an ode to my favorite hangouts)

By on January 16, 2011 in Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel, Spain, Ukraine

Just like everyone in Seinfeld congregated at the diner, and everyone from How I Met Your Mother met up at the pub, I, too, seem to seek out a common hangout that I can use to meet up with friends. It turns out that I’ve had several favorite hangouts now all over the world… Read more — all places that allowed for

January 16, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
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Day 1: Will I Ever Celebrate New Years in the States Again?

By on January 1, 2011 in Australia, Guatemala, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Being January 1st, your assumptions that I have a massive New Year’s headache and want nothing more than a slurpee and movies on the computer to make me happy are correct. Still, I’m in a reflective mood despite my current situation. It struck me that last night was my 4th consecutive year abroad for New Year’s Eve, and I wonder … Read more

January 1, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
Making the World a Small Place – Soup Wednesday

Making the World a Small Place – Soup Wednesday

By on May 5, 2010 in Random, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

You travel. You meet people. You leave. You leave new friends.
A little over a week ago, I received a Facebook message from a girl I taught with in Ukraine. The message was also addressed to many other teachers that had come and gone the same route as we had. She brought up an interesting idea — to all take… Read more

May 5, 2010 · Read full story · Comments { 12 }